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it wasn't a shock — the shock this morning was the price of him!. He had slipped right back down in the handicap, he probably needed every bit of it and with young Andy's (Slattery) 7lb claim off as well, it was brilliant. He gave him a great ride. He got hampered coming out of the stalls and I thought he might have thrown the towel in but he didn't. He's a tough cookie. I was very lucky to get him and a big thanks to Patrick McCann (owner) and his family for supporting me. We were chasing this for a while (the tenth win). He was second in this race last year, he won it the year before so this is his time of year and it's good to get him back in good form. It took a while, the were a couple of issues with him but we got them ironed out. Anthony McCann, trainer

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Kasbah, trained by Adrian McGuinness, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 91 (i) as this animal had been vaccinated within the previous 7 days

C.T. Keane, rider of Nick Vedder (GB) trained by Michael Wigham (in GB), reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left in the straight

The Stewards requested a report from Anthony McCann, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Togoville, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Anthony McCann reported that his charge was a renowned course specialist but his return to form was helped tonight by the surface riding slow which kept Togoville in the race. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards enquired into an incident before the marker poles involving Geological, ridden by S. Foley, placed fifth and Togoville, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, where it appeared that Geological moved in before the marker poles and Togoville checked when his ground was taken. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

Conor O'Dwyer accompanied A.J. Slattery at this enquiry. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that S. Foley was in breach of Rule 211 by failing to keep a straight course until the marker poles were reached. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned S. Foley

The Stewards interviewed B.M. Coen, rider of View The Bay, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Stewards were of the opinion that B.M. Coen was in breach of Rule 211 by failing to keep a straight course to the marker poles. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended B.M. Coen for 1 raceday. R.P. Cody accompanied B.M. Coen at this enquiry.

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (100 = 9st 12lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 12lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won. Alternative Handicap