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He’s had plenty of problems and hasn’t run that many times even though he’s been around for a long time. We couldn’t get him right all last season and I thought when he went back to Martinstown that we might not see him again because he looked terrible,. Noel Meade, trainer

Owing to the low trajectory of the Sun, the Stewards granted permission for fences 6, 7 and 8 to be omitted from this race

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Aherlow trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount made a mistake, never travelled thereafter and was pulled up

P.T. Enright, rider of Wrong Direction, trained by Seamus Spillane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount didn't get the trip

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wrong Direction, trained by Seamus Spillane, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed P.T. Enright, rider, in relation to his riding of Wrong Direction, who appeared tired when making a mistake at the last fence and was subsequently pulled up. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount felt capable of jumping the last while racing in fifth place, but emptied quickly and made a mistake. He stated that he quickly pulled up thereafter and added that if his mount had tired further out he would have pulled up before the last. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered and reminded P.T. Enright of his future responsibilities in this regard.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (150 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Handicapper.