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I was kind of expecting that as I thought he was a crazy price at 12/1 this morning. I didn't back him because I don't back horses, unfortunately today, but over my career I'd be better off!. He works really well at home and has a bit of class about him but always finds a way to get beaten. He is a good actioned horse with plenty speed and I always felt he was a better horse than this class. We'll mix and match between fenced and hurdles now. Terence O'Brien, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference close to the winning post involving Veneziano Springs (FR), ridden by L.P. Gilligan, placed first, De Mazzaro, ridden by L.A. McKenna, placed third and Mutadaffeq, ridden by C.P. McNamara, placed second, where it appeared that Veneziano Springs (FR) drifted to Mutadaffeq and left De Mazzaro tight for room when challenging between horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. They did, however, caution L.P. Gilligan for failing to take reasonable steps to avoid causing interference, this being a breach of Rule 214

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Galuppi (GB) trained by J.R.Finn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was reluctant to jump off at the start

The Stewards requested a report from Terence O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Veneziano Springs (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent run. Terence O'Brien reported that his charge had experienced respiratory problems in the past and struggled in the two and a half mile handicap hurdle on his most recent run on soft ground at Gowran. Today he reverted back to two miles on good ground conditions and this suited his syle of running. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th March) who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.