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He loved it and jumped great. A couple of times he was keen last year so we decided to drop him in to relax and he completely goes asleep,. When he’s ridden competitively like that he comes alive. We learned that the last day in Tramore where he just got beat, and we said we’d wait for this race as it’s his bracket for horses rated 109 or less (over hurdles). Hopefully he’ll give us a bit of fun over fences, and the fact that he won over 2m5f today means there are a few more options for him going a trip. I’m lucky to have Tommy Ward in the yard. He’s from Mountmellick and ever since he came to us he’s given the yard a great boost. Hopefully we’ll have a bit more luck for him. Ross O'Sullivan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D. Meyler, rider of First Class Return, 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 found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his record into account suspended him for 1 race day

P.J. Cawley, rider of Boston Spray trained by D.J.Barry, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that, at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;EXCLUSIONS - ;Horses that, at entry, have a published ;handicap steeplechase rating of 110 or more ;are excluded from this race ;Horses that do not have a published ;handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a ;handicap hurdle rating may enter and run ;provided their hurdle rating is 109 or less ;