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he’s an honest auld devil and that's his level. He has been knocking on the door for a good while trying to win one of those and that's probably as good as he is. We will step him up to 102 or 109 again and see how he gets on and if he starts to struggle over hurdles we’ll send him novice chasing. He was due to run in Kilbeggan last Friday night but it turned too soft and we took him out as needs it on the quick side of good. Being a Definite Article he can't operate with a cut in it at all. Jarlath P Fahey, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Ms. M.M. Gannon, trainer of Mariens All Star, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the stable yard, which lead to his withdrawal. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the trainer was in breach of Rule 19, in that her horse had not arrived in the stable yard half an hour before the race and having considered her clean record, cautioned her concerning her future responsibilities in this regard. The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving The Rite Article, ridden by I.J. McCarthy, placed first and Cadawill, ridden by C. Brassil, placed second. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Soft Seventeen, at the request of trainer, P.A.Fahy, and reported the animal to have lost a hind shoe and sustained some cuts in running. C.M. Walsh, rider of Mista Wabbit Man (GB) trained by R.Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped in running.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.