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I know there were fallers but he won the race in a nice manner. He travels lovely every day, even in the Royal Bond he travelled very well but he cut out in a matter of 50 yards. He ran a lot better in Leopardstown the last day and hopefully he's on the way back. The ground is no bother to him as he's a big strong horse and he has plenty of gears too. I suppose the owners would like to go to Cheltenham for something so we might look at one of the handicaps. Gavin Patrick Cromwell, trainer

P. Townend, rider of Intranet (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having sustained an injury.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 124-135)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs
Penalties - Performances before 17th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 123 1lb extra On or after 17th January - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra