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. We kind of only needed to use his jumping from the third last home. We were saving all the way and he was good. In fairness to him, the horse came to him going to the last and he pulled out again and he was tough all the way to the line. That bit of rain did no harm, everything suited today. I started out with Tom Mullins and he was great to me and gave me three quick winners on the track. He's very good to me and lets me ride most of his horses. I got asked to go to England and I went and gave it a go for a couple of weeks, but I'm more of a home bird and I'm happy in Tom Mullins' and that's where I will continue to stay. Thomas Gibney, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that X' Girl trained by Anthony McCann was reported by the trainer to be in season post race

The Stewards requested a report from Thomas Gibney, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Magic Piper, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Michael Fitzsimons, in the absence of the trainer, reported that their charge never travelled on the very heavy ground on the previous occasion at Limerick where he pulled up when tailed off. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report. Furthermore, the Stewards fined Thomas Gibney €130 for failing to nominate Michael Fitzsimons as his Authorised representative as required by Rule 147(v).

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 17th May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing