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It was a super ride from Jonny. The horse was deadly, and jumped brilliant the whole way. I hoped if he came back to his autumn form that he had a squeak but he was disappointing recently. I'm delighted for Alan and Ann Potts€™. Ann is in hospital at the moment so this will be a good tonic for her. My father (Harry) was just touched off in a Plate many years ago with Bishops Hall so it’s good to put the record straight. I always felt he was a graded horse. He won his Grade 2, it probably wasn't the greatest Grade 2 but he won it. Then he hit soft ground and we made a couple of mistakes with him. We know him now. €œHe could go for the race Europe won the last few years at Gowran and hopefully he can develop into a Grade 1 horse. €œIt was brave of Jonny to do that and let him roll. I was delighted when I saw him do it, win, lose or draw. The jockeys tell me what they are thinking before the race and unless I completely disagree with them I let them off as they are top riders. €œI was delighted with Sadler's Risk. He stayed on really well and Andrew gave him a great ride. That was his first handicap and it was some run. His jumping early was a bit novicey. We're a little tied with him as he doesn't go left-handed so the Kerry National is out but there are plenty more good races. Henry De Bromhead, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Shanahan's Turn, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed on his last start at Punchestown over 2M 1F, when unable to go the quick pace. He added that today's step up in trip helped his charge return to form. Having considered the report the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.