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He made hard work of that but I think the race was a half mile or mile too short for him as he is an out and out stayer. The ground is really testing which I think he'll handle but with the trip we took a chance on running him because there wasn't a suitable race coming up. I know he has entries across (in Cheltenham) but we'll see what happens. We might see what handicap mark he gets because I asked Paul (Townend) what the second horse (Email Rose, rated 113) was rated so we might go down that route. W P Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Elusive Rebeldom, trained by Gordon Elliott,(withdrawn at the start) at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to show no signs of abnormality

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Russell, rider, in relation to the fact that having completed a circuit of the track prior to the start of this race race, he proceeded to return to the parade ring. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount cocked his jaw and ran away with him leaving the parade ring and subsequently galloped a full lap of the track before he was able to regain control. D.N. Russell, having spoken to the Clerk of the Course, understood that it was in order to return to the parade ring as he felt that the horse would be unable to do himself justice. He understood that this information was forwarded to the starter so as the horse could be withdrawn, but accepted that this did not happen and Elusive Rebeldom was subsequently withdrawn by the Stewards

Having considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action on this occasion other than to advise D. N Russell of his responsibilities to follow the correct procedures in future.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards colts and geldings only THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs ;5-y-o 11st 10lbs ;6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;