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Fair play to the handicapper, he's given him a chance. He has a bit of age about him now and he had a bit of a lull for most of the year. J F Levins, trainer

S.T. McCullagh, rider of James Henry, trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen and lugged right up the straight

S. Foley, rider of Saturn Seven, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early

A.J. Slattery, rider of Princess Aurea, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room down to the first bend

G.M. Ryan, rider of Haalim (GB), trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very short of room after a furlong

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Si Senior, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Fivecromwellplace, ridden by C.T

Keane, placed third, Distillate (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed fourth, Si Senior, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, and Tai Sing Yeh, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, unplaced, where it appeared numerous horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J.G. Ryan stated that he didn't have the horse to fill the gap. He further added that Distillate went for the same gap as him and his mount received a little bump. Adam Caffrey stated that as the gap opened his mount has overreacted to her left and caused a little bit of interference

J.M. Sheridan stated that he kept a straight line and played no part in the incident. C.T. Keane stated that he kept a straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Adam Caffrey was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards advised J.J.G. Ryan to be more accurate with his evidence in future

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the run to the first bend involving Princess Aurea, ridden by A.J

Slattery, placed sixth, Si Senior, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, and Haalim (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, where it appeared the three horses ran keen and ran up on heels making contact with each other. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards informed John Shane O'Toole, trainer, that Dandys Derriere (GB), would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from J.F. Levins, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Prisoner's Dilemma (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. J.F. Levins reported that his last two runs have been on the turf and that the return to the sounder surface today may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-70
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.