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She is a big tall, lovely filly and he (Ewing) said if the others came to him, he could've gone on. She needs soft ground and I wasn't going to run her at all but it turned out good. She is mad for hurdles but they won't leave me! Rodger Sweeney, trainer

D.N. Curran, rider of Ardamir (FR) trained by P.F.O'Donnell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away

P.A. Harnett, rider of Assam (GB) trained by Martin Paul Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Rodney Bay trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Curran, rider of Ardamir (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that D. N. Curran was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency, and i, time to respond

Having considered D. N. Curran's record in this regard the Stewards suspended D. N. Curran for three racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rodney Bay, trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
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 6lb 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 14th June 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