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He loves this place and won here on the flat a few months ago. I was afraid he wouldn't get two miles, but I knew he was a great and natural jumper and he has got loads of toe. He'll go to Listowel if it stays dry and then he'll have to get a break. He's a big horse, but he can't keep running. Sean Byrne, trainer

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Queen Of Thecastle, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount burst a blood vessel in running. A.E. Lynch, rider of Specific Gravity (FR), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well until making a mistake at the third last flight and emptied quickly from which point he did not apply any pressure. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Specific Gravity (FR), trained by Adrian McGuinness, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have an abnormal gait behind when examined post race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Queen Of Thecastle, trained by David Harry Kelly, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have burst blood vessels post race.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lb; 5-y-o & up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;