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He won a hurdle race here as a young horse and likes this place. The ground is the key to him as it has been so dry and usually he'd be out on grass at this stage. He had a nice weight on his back, Shane gave him a dinger of a ride and it was a nice pot to win. We might keep going now and they are watering at Leopardstown and could go there next. He is a very consistent horse who dropped to a winnable mark and is owned by a good man, Tommy Ward. Ross O'Sullivan, trainer

The Stewards reviewed an incident on the bend after the winning post on the first circuit involving All The Chimneys, ridden by S. Fitzgerald and Ricky Langford, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, where it appeared that All The Chimneys may have been tight for room when racing close to the running rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase 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 15th December) 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