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We were nearly running out of years (to win again over hurdles)! The ground was too quick for him the last day, there were hurdles omitted and today suited better,. He might go for a veterans' race in England on his next start. There are three of them coming up at Warwick, Leicester and Kelso and there is a final of that series in January which is worth a few pounds. He is too high for the veterans' race at Limerick but he'll be ok for the 0-150 veterans' final in England. This is his time of year. Eoghan O'Grady, trainer

J.J. Slevin, rider of High Sparrow trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount slipped up independently on the home turn

The Stewards requested a report from Eoghan O'Grady, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Westerner Point, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that in the race at Galway, his charge made a mistake at the first and never really recovered, especially with some of the hurdles bypassed due to low sun. He also stated that the softer ground today and the step up to three miles suited his charge. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Envol Pierji (FR), trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Paul F. Ronan (Chairman) Mr. John McEnery Mr. Neil McGrath Ms. Faith Morris Mr. Michael Daly Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 3 + 1 min Race 4 + 3 mins Race 6 + 3 mins

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.