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it was a good tough performance. He's very professional for a horse that's only had the one run. He'll stay further and he's an improving horse, he galloped the whole way to the line. Paddy gave him a beautiful ride and the claim helped. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer

P.A. Harnett, rider of White Marlin trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around in the straight

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Mr Everest trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right in the straight

L.T. McAteer, rider of House Of Kings trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a precautionary check in the straight

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one furlong from the finish involving Raamez, ridden by Sam Ewing, unplaced, House Of Kings, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed fourth, and Picpoul, ridden by R

Whearty, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence L.T. McAteer stated that he was racing through a gap when Picpoul drifted into his path and he had to stop riding. Sam Ewing stated that his mount had travelled well into the staright but had levelled off and in his opinion he had maintained a straight racing line. R. Whearty stated his mount had raced to the front and looked around before drifting slightly inwards. He added that he had tried to squeeze his mount to straighten her at that point. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the interference which occurred was accidental in nature, made no alteration to the Judges placings and therefore took no further action. Ms Elaine O'Farrell accompanied R. Whearty at this enquiry.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 10th January and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules