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We went a nice gallop. He had the experience coming into the race. He had some really solid form behind him. I'd say they were surprised he hadn't won his Beginners(chase) until now. We had been thinking of going for the Galway Plate so he would have wanted to do that in this grade and had finished fourth in a Grade 1 three runs ago. The Plate was in my head all summer but when he was beaten in Tipperary, I had a chat with Martin (Cooney) and we decided to stay in calmer waters. Rachael gave him a super ride and he jumped super. He is now still a novice for the season so we'll exploit that and we're hoping he will mix it in graded company during the winter. He has only been out of the money a few times when he had reasons and thanks to Martin for keeping him, as there were times he could have sold him. I'd love to have more like him but what generally happens to stables like ours nowadays is the likes of him are sold and taken by bigger owners and trainers. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Jet Setting Jim, trained by John Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly impeded from his outside at the second fence. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs