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He was a backward horse but is improving the whole time and the extra furlong helped. He'll go to Killarney next. George Murphy, representing John Joseph Murphy, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.E.Hogan, rider of Abrahams Blessing, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(b), in that he continued to use the whip when his chance had gone and having considered his record, cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 45-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.
Riders - : Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 Allowances (up to and including 14th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb