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he (Edwulf) ran out of oxygen and basically collapsed and fainted and was on the ground for the guts of half an hour. The vets were always confident he'd be fine though, as it was basically exhaustion as the race was over an extreme distance and he made a mistake which knocked the stuffing out of him. All the vets did such a good job with him and everyone at Martinstown did so well too. He came back to us and I can't quite believe it! It's been a long road for him. He pulled up here at Christmas when Derek said he just got tired with him although he gave him a nice feel and just blew up. He thought he'd improve for the race and he was right!. Derek is an unbelievable horseman and gets on great with this fellow. I suppose we'll think about the Gold Cup now but we'll see how he comes out of this. It's not too often you get a horse good enough to run in a Gold Cup so we'll think about Cheltenham if he comes out of this race well. It's been an unbelievable weekend for us and for everyone as Leopardstown have done an unbelievable job with this (weekend) and it can only get bigger and better from here. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer

D.N. Russell, rider of Mala Beach trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount found today's going too quick

D.N. Russell, rider of Mala Beach trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount found today's ground too quick

The Stewards requested a report from Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Edwulf (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that this horse got very tired last time out after a long layoff. Having considered the report the Stewards noted its contents.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb