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The drop back to two miles wasn't ideal for him and he could be very competitive on good ground in novice hurdles during the summer. He has plenty of experience and put that to good use and he wants 2m 4f. I’ve been waiting since the beginning of February for good ground for him. Two miles was a bit short for him so we will be looking for a two and a half mile novice. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Kanturk Bard trained by Michael Winters was found to have blood at the nose following exercised induced pulmonary haemorrhage

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the last involving Alpine Cobra, ridden by D.J

McInerney and Mr Everest, ridden by E. O'Connell, where it appeared that Alpine Cobra met with interference

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise E. O'Connell to react faster in the future, when his mount moves off a straight line

D.P. Holden, rider of Kanturk Bard trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Melman trained by Peter Fahey was found to have blood at the nose following exercised induced pulmonary haemorrhage

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;