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He did what I expected and probably hasn't done any more than he did at Punchestown. They were proper winter horses in Punchestown and this was a summer bumper but it is nice to confirm it wasn't a flash in the pan. He has a grand relaxed temperament which is a big plus, we're thrilled and he looks a decent prospect. He was in Sam Curling's, has plenty jumping done and we bought him before he was to run in a four-yearold point-to-point. Barry Connell, trainer

Miss J. Townend, rider of Follow The Brave (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung violently right all the way

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Follow The Brave (FR), trained by W.P

Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its left hind post race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman) Mr. Paddy Barry Mr. Maurice Carroll Mr. Patrick Dowling Mr. L. Walsh Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 4 +1 min

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 4 +1 min

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 16th August) may also ride in this race