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He hated that ground but the conditions of the race suited him and that's why I ran him. He was at the pin of his collar to win on that ground and the trip wouldn't be ideal either,. Davy pulled him up wisely the last day and he can now go to Punchestown for whatever race we can find. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Moonshine Bay, in relation to her request to withdraw her charge from this race owing to ground conditions. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned and also from the Clerk of the Course, Mr. L Wyer. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards allowed the withdrawal of Moonshine Bay.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that since 1st May, 2016 have not won a weight-for-age hurdle race value E12,500
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st May, 2016 Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value E10,000 10lb extra;