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that's my first winner for Philip who he has been good to me and given me plenty rides this season. His horses are flying it and are in top shape. He had a good run in Wexford two runs ago and Philip thought if he was in good form would have a good chance today. He jumped away brilliantly everywhere, we knew there'd be plenty pace and while I was hoping I'd have something to bring me to the last, but unfortunately Jack Holiday fell and he was left in front a bit soon. He is a good honest horse though and got the job done. P J Rothwell, trainer

R. Deegan, rider of Leahman (GB) trained by J.Beamish, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

G.B. Noonan, rider of Cregane Ned trained by Paul O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he lost a saddle cloth on the approach to the last fence

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ena Baie (FR), trained by Conor O'Dwyer, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards requested a report from P.J. Rothwell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Ricky Langford, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Ballinrobe on the 9th of September 2022, when finishing seventh of eleven finishers and was beaten by 36lengths. John Joseph Hanlon, Authorised Representative for the trainer, reported that Ricky Langford had disappointed on its previous run and despite the trainer's best efforts, he was unable to find an explanation for that poor run. Mr. Hanlon further added that a return to form of Mr. Rothwell's yard may have helped to bring about today's improved performance. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that P.J. Rothwell, trainer, was in breach of Rule 147(v) in that the appropriate paper for an Authorised Representative was not lodged with the Clerk Of The Scales as required and they therefore fined him €130

The Stewards reviewed the closing stages of this race where it appeared that Cregane Ned, ridden by G.B. Noonan, lost a saddle cloth on the approach to the last fence. Having considered the matter including a report from The Clerk Of The Scales Ms. A. O'Keeffe, that G.B. Noonan had weighed in 0.2 lbs light which was within the 1 lb limit as set out under Rule 231(i), the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.