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I'd rather win it fair and square and it is hard luck on the people who own War Of The Pennys. I think he would have won easy had he got out (checked for room after the third last). The more I watched it the more I thought he should have got it. I know from riding in races myself that if you get a bump in that stage of a race it will cost you. We were hopeful beforehand as he is absolutely flying at home. We tried him over three miles at Tipperary but he just ran too free. We just said we would try the two mile today and he is improving and he seems to have plenty of pace. It is nice to see that he handles Tramore as well as it opens up a few more doors for him. We will see how he is in the morning but he takes his racing pretty well and he might reappear quick enough for another novice if I can find a suitable one. The fact that the two miles here wasn't an issue opens up a few more doors for him as well. David Harry Kelly, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the final hurdle involving Meldrum Lad, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second and War Of The Pennys, ridden by K.C. Sexton, placed first. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that interference had occurred and that the winner had improved his finishing position as a result of this interference and therefore altered the judges placings to read : First- Meldrum Lad Second- War Of The Pennys The Stewards took no further action.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races 7lb extra;