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Darragh gave him a good spin. They went very hard up front, and he stuck at it well. He’s pushing on in years but if anything he’s improving. He missed a year with injury and it’s good to get him back like that. I’ve had great success with these lads (Lostwelton Syndicate, from Monivea). It’s my 13th winner for them between two horses - this lad and Youcantcallherthat. They are a proper sporting syndicate who really enjoy it. We’ll see what the handicapper does. He might get an entry in the Galway Blazers but he’d need a penalty to get in. He has loads of options and can go back hurdling too. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

C.A. Landers, rider of Steelambition trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly and was pulled up

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Don't Let Go, trained by Conor O'Dwyer, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

At the request of the Stewards, D.J. McInerney, rider of Don't Let Go, trained by Conor O'Dwyer, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the last down the back, stopped travelling there after and was pulled up in the straight.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-116
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 17th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Rider and will also present €200 to the Groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race