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He had a good solid effort at Roscommon a month ago and I'm delighted to win at a local track. He was previously a 40,000gns yearling and has taken to jumping really well and Kevin said he got in deep to every hurdle but was rapid fast up in front. He is only a baby and hopefully there will be a few more in him. We won't aim too big and Listowel (in September) will be his main target as all his owners are from north Kerry. We've only three horses to run on the track this summer but I'm very busy with young horses; we think we're going to have a good year this year, fingers crossed. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr M.J.M. O'Sullivan, rider of Touch Of Gold, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr M.J.M O'Sullivan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by using his whip without allowing his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Mr M.J.M O'Sullivan on this occasion

B. Hayes, rider of Fintown Boy trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third last hurdle

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.