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We didn't expect it today but he won and we'll take it. That's his first time running over three miles. We've been running him over two miles and he handled the ground well there when a lot of them didn't. He is consistent and we might go over fences now or else go to Leopardstown over Christmas for the Pertemps Qualifier. Eamonn O'Connell, trainer

The Stewards enquired from P. Townend, rider of Coquin Mans (FR), who fell on the flat in this race. The rider reported that his mount stumbled independently for no apparent reason. Having considered the report and viewed a recording of the race, the Stewards took no further action

Miss E.A. Lalor, rider of Carrigeen Acebo trained by R.H. Lalor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount gurgled quite badly during the last circuit.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2016) Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value E10,000 10lb extra