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he was standing a little bit funny in the gates and I was afraid he might miss the break because I wanted to let him bowl and use his stride. He's a lovely big galloping horse who handles fast ground well and he'll make a lovely summer jumper. He has loads of scope and size. He was spot on today, Charles had him good, because when I gave him a squeeze off the turn he quickened a little bit. That's the key to him, fast ground and a good gallop. He loved that out in front bowling along. He could do now more than win there anyway. Charles O'Brien, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, R.C. Colgan, rider of Cagey (FR), trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount didn't corner well at the first bend

At the request of the Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Solar Heat, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away and met with interference on the first bend

At the request of the Stewards, C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Doi Suthep, trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that J.M. Sheridan had to check off heels in front of him on the bend after the stands

The Stewards received a report from the I.H.R.B. Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Lynn. Hillyer, that Patrick Martin, trainer of Crystal Pool(Ire) and Liam Eile(Ire) had left both animals unattended for some time at the racecourse stable yard until arriving at approxmately 18.00 hrs. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that he had runners at Downpatrick today and because of the only practical transport arrangement available to him, he dropped both Crystal Pool(Ire)and Liam Eile(Ire) at Dundalk at around 13.30. He stated that both animals had water and feed and were both rugged up, this was confirmed by Dr. Hillyer. He said that he had asked both another trainer and a head travelling man from another yard who had commitments at Dundalk tonight to keep an eye on both animals until his return and both had agreed to do so. Having considered the evidence and in particular Rule 148, Regulation 9 and Notice 18, the Stewards referred the matter to the C.E.O. of the I.H.R.B. for further investigation

The Stewards fined Patrick Martin, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Crystal Pool, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Crystal Pool in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. F. Cahill (Chairman), Mr. L. McFerran, Mr. P. Dunican, Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.