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We're delighted with that,. We ran him in Tipperary on yielding ground but it was my fault that day as we got the tactics wrong and he got there too soon. We ran in Gowran, where he had won the year before on good ground, and Chris (Hayes) came in and said there was something wrong as he just wasn't travelling and didn't go a yard. I took him home, brought him to Leopardstown on good to firm ground and Chris said he wasn't letting himself down. I took him home, got him checked over and there was nothing wrong with him. I rang his owner and just said he might need yielding to soft ground so we'll just have to bide our time and wait. Thankfully it worked out and he is where he is today. As long as it keeps raining we'll be happy! Garry Bernard Caldwell, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from P.A.Fahy, trainer, concerning the failure to nominate a rider before the designated time for Der Mc. The trainer reported that he had made every effort to book an apprentice for his charge before the deadline but had been unable to do so. He nominated H.J. Horgan after the deadline when he became free due to his mount becoming a non-runner. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered and allowed the nomination of H.J. Horgan

The Stewards enquired into an incident approximately one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Kudbegood, ridden by D.N. Curran, and Pursuit Of Magic, ridden by T.P. Madden, where it appeared Pursuit Of Magic checked significantly. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found D.N. Curran in breach of Rule 214 by riding carelessly and having taken his record into account suspended him for 2 race days

T.P. Madden, rider of Pursuit Of Magic trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount checked inside the final two furlongs.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 13th August 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 thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules