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it was a good performance and I got a great feel off this fellow in Tipperary. The Royal Bond Hurdle was a bit of a messy race but he was only beaten four-and-a-bit lengths so I believed he had something like that in him. It's easy to say it but he's gone and proved it. He's won over further so the trip was never going to be an issue. W P Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grangeclare West, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race and coughed a few times

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the straight involving Dawn Rising, ridden by J.J

Slevin, and Grangeclare West, ridden by P. Townend where it appeared Grangeclare West made contact with the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin stated that the sun was an issue as he was wearing clear goggles and his horse leaned it a little on the bend. P. Townend stated that it was tight enough on the point of the bend and he clipped the rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.J. Slevin was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards cautioned him

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for for hurdles 1 + 2 to be omitted for this race.

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards
Weights - 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs