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It made up for the last day [when second at Ballinrobe at 4/7]. They went no gallop and he sat in. It was just a mistake as we didn't know the horse that well, he does stay really well. With 10lbs less on his back it looked a free one but we missed it. Talk about getting a certainty beaten, that's what we did. We thought he mightn't handle the ground today but it's loose and he got through it. Three miles is more his trip really. It's soft but not too bad considering the amount of rain we came through coming here. They are still galloping home in it so it can't be that bad. They must have done a great job on the draining. Noel Meade, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which at entry are rated 100 or less over hurdles (also open to horses rated 101-110)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Penalties - Performances before 17th August for every 1lb above the rating of 100 1lb extra; On or after 17th August for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 110 or less.