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He was my last winner and it's nice to get one on the board again. There was probably only the two of them in it (the race),. He might run on Thursday at Tipperary if he gets in. He's first reserve at Naas tomorrow but we'll probably leave him alone. He's 18 in the ballot at Tipperary but that might bring him up a bit. We'll see what the handicapper does. He'll probably stay over hurdles for a while. He wants a dig in the ground and he wouldn't want it any quicker than that. Hopefully he might end up in Galway if all goes well, that's the main plan. Ideally if he could scrape into the amateur race. H Rogers, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk Of The Scales, that The Broom Squire, trained by P.J. Rothwell was mistakenly withdrawn when it was the trainers intention to withdraw Jimmyjames(GB) from the same race. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards reinstated The Broom Squire using their powers under the provisions of Rule 194(ix) as they were satisfied that the withdrawal was due to a genuine mistake. They allowed the withdrawal of Jimmyjames(GB) owing to a change in going and took no further action

The Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of General Gold, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found R.C. Colgan to be in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g) in that he used his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended R.C. Colgan for 2 racedays.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.