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He has really learned how to race properly,. He didn't jump as quick as he usually does but it actually worked out to be a good thing as he can be a touch keen in his races. Today he jumped, did things properly, went through the race and finished it off well, hitting the line strong. I think a strongly run six is what he wants. Jack W Davison, trainer

W.T. Byrne, rider of Illetas trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was tighened for room after leaving the starting stalls

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Kuwait Direction trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked left on leaving the starting stalls

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Fridtjof Nansen (GB) trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered after leaving the starting stalls

G.M. Ryan, rider of That's Mad (GB) trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount clipped heels soon after leaving the starting stalls

S. Foley, rider of Aloysius Lilius trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right during this race

The Stewards interviewed O.J. Orr, rider of Shawaf (GB), 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 O.J. Orr was in breach of Rule 211(a) by failing to ride in a straight line from his draw position until reaching the marker poles. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned O.J. Orr on this occasion

The Stewards reviewed incidents shortly after leaving stalls involving Illetas, ridden by W.T. Byrne, Kuwait Direction, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, Fridtjof Nansen (GB), ridden by D.P. McDonogh, That's Mad (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan and Bluepower ridden by C.D. Hayes, where it appeared a number of horses got tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race, the Stewards decided that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. F. Cahill (Chairman), Mr. J. Osborne, Mr. P.N. Reynolds, Mr. Hugh Hynes

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.