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It is lovely to see the horse back on the racetrack and he had plenty of enthusiasm and jumped and travelled very very well. It's a great starting point for him and his jumping was very very good today and he never missed a beat the whole way around,. Today's trip wasn't a problem for him and ideally going a little bit quicker early doors would have suited him but he is nice and fresh and it was good to see a performance like that, this early in the year. It was mission accomplished today. W P Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Balko Des Flos (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that since 29th April, 2018 have not won steeplechases singly or collectively value more than €50000
Weights - 11st ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;
Penalties - to count from 29th April, 2018 Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechase or one value ?12500 7lb extra Of three steeplechases or one value ?20000 10Handicapper.