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He can be a bit scatty in his jumping and was a bit green jumping the last. He's a bit afraid of those hurdles but jumps the Easifix hurdles much better and jumps fences great. He can't go up much for winning this and will go for either a novice or a handicap next. But chasing is his game and he's already got a good education in point-to-points. He's owned by Anthony Byrne who drove down from Donegal today where he's a fish merchant. John J Walsh, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from John J. Walsh, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sonny B, placed first, as compared with its recent run. John J. Walsh reported that his yard was under a cloud during December and January where a number of horses ran below expectations. At Thurles his charge jumped poorly and was outpaced over the two mile trip whereas today he jumped better over the longer trip of two miles four furlongs to which he was more suited. He was of the opinion that todays race was a weak contest. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

A hurdle race for six yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;