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It's not very testing today - he can't handle really heavy. He was in good form. We just breezed him the other day and it left him nice and fresh,. further . We'll go to Galway next year! He's been a great servant. He's won seven times and won at Galway three times. We'll try and make it four in a row next year. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Stewards interviewed S.B. Kelly, rider of Jacobs Well, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and having considered his record, cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (95 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.
Riders - : Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 Also open to riders who have not ridden more than 10 winners under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing between 20th March, 2016 and 19th October, 2016 Alternative Handicap