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I was happy with him to do that after such a long lay-off. Hopefully, now he stays sound so that we can keep him that way. He popped over a few hurdles and a few fences yesterday morning and I was happy with him. The conditions of this race suited him a bit better than last week (Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park). I think he’s still young enough to put in a career best over fences. He just has to overcome this first run and come back sound and we’ll see where we go. W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the back of the last involving Ash Tree Meadow (FR), ridden by Sam Ewing, placed fourth, Rebel Gold, ridden by P.T. Enright, placed second, and Espanito Bello (FR), ridden by M.J.M O'Sullivan, placed third, where it appeared there was contact between Ash Tree Meadow and Espanito Bello. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Sam Ewing stated that his mount put in an extra stride and landed a bit flat footed at the back of the fence and moved in slightly. P. T. Enright stated that he moved in but was clear. M. J. M. O'Sullivan stated that the horse on his outer jumped slowly and things got a bit tight at the back of the last fence but he felt it was of little consequence. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2022 Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra