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To be honest Galway was a rush job and he missed ten days two weeks out from the race and I shouldn't have really gone there but it was the aim for a long time. It was a mistake by me to send him,. He definitely took a blow in the dip there in a very competitive race, this was calmer waters, and he needed to be 110 percent going into it but was probably just short. I didn't have to do much after that, that put him right. He's come here against a lesser grade and won well. He's a lovely horse, the last day is the first day he was ever out of the money. He wasn't expensive as a store and he's been a really good servant to us and hopefully he's got another good year ahead. He's still a novice up until Christmas so we'll try and exploit that if we can. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shajak, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Thecompanysergeant (GB), placed first, as compared with its most recent form. Denis Gerard Hogan stated that his charge had disappointed at Galway in a high class handicap and despite his best efforts, he was unable to find a reason for that poor run. He further added that a combination of a drop in both class of race and in trip on this occasion may have helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered

R.A. Doyle, rider of Men Of Dreams, trained by J.F. Levins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra