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it's only his second run over hurdles and that was very satisfying. His jumping was excellent and he is a nice horse for the future and we'll see what the handicapper does with him. He loves that ground which is surprising, as he is such a big, strong horse but I think summer ground is nice for him. I have a small number of horses, split half and half between jumpers and flat horses and had a winner at Leopardstown on Thursday and my horses are going well. I won my first race as a trainer here, on August 20, 2002. Mrs Prunella Dobbs, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the I.H.R.B Veterinary Officer, Ms. Nicola O'Connor that Empire Burleque, trained by Gordon Elliott, presented lame on his right hind limb on arrival today rendering the horse unfit to run, this being the second successive occasion following a simular circumstance at Ballinrobe on 12-8-19, where the same animal was withdrawn at a pre-race inspection. Evidence was heard from Barney Flood, authorised representative for Gordon Elliott and the I.H.R.B. Veterinary officer, who outlined her report and stated that she had spoke with Simon McGonagle, authorised representative for Gordon Elliott by phone who was aware of the animals history and was of the view that the animal would free up prior to racing. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Empire Burleque from this race under the provisions of Rule 18 and referred the matter to the C.E.O. of the I.H.R.B. for further investigation. Mr. Michael Murphy, Acting Steward did not attend this enquiry.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;
Allowances - Horses that have not won a race, including flat races, under any NH Rules or Rules of Racing If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb