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For his first time over fences he ran very well. You wouldn't put him over the bigger fences, he'll run at Tramore or here. He loves that ground. This track suits him. He could go back to Sligo, he's entered this week but it's unlikely he will go there this week. He's very game. Mick said he wanted to go long at everything. I wasn't sure he would get the trip. Noel C Kelly, trainer

P. Carberry, rider of Thomond, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount emptied quickly going to the second last fence.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o & up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;