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we started the year hoping Ballyadam Brook would win a handicap from a rating of 85 or 90 and while he has obviously improved a lot, I never expected him to improve this much. He had an operation on his nostrils and it has proven a great success. he didn't jump with much fluency today again, but is much better over fences. We may run him in a novice hurdle at Listowel in September and then give him a break before maybe going chasing around Christmas time. Terence O'Brien, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than two hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two hurdle races 8lb extra;