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We had awful problems with allergies last year and, in fairness, John (Raymond Eastwood, owner) is very patient. He just had the patience to give him the time. We found out late in the year that he is allergic to a lot of stuff that horses shouldn't be allergic to like hay. He is on a special vaccine now that seems to have done the trick. We thought we would have him back for Galway and we probably shouldn't have run him. We were training him and we just ran him. He does like the surface but I don't think it is essential, he had a great run in a premier handicap in Cork last year. I'd love to win the Lincoln with him, I think he could be good enough. I don't think soft ground will bother him. If I do that, I'll probably do a little tidy up on his wind after Christmas. Paul W Flynn, trainer

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Not Forgotten, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

J.A. Powell, rider of Barbapapa, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul W. Flynn, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Cheers Again (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that other than giving the horse a break he could offer no explanation for the return to form. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Barbapapa, ridden by J.A. Powell and Cheers Again (GB), ridden by J. Cleary, where it appeared Cheers Again (GB) had to check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Not Forgotten, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

For three years old and upwards which at entry are rated 85 or less
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 1lbs
Penalties - Performances before 18th December - for every 1lb above the rating of 70 1lb extra On or after 18th December - for each race won 7lb extra
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 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 18th December and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules