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Yes (another step forward), he's just a bit late maturing really. I'd say we will go again up here. He's still having a good look there when he hit the front - he's never been up here, to be fair, and the lights is all new to a horse. Even running in evening time when we are losing light is all new. Hopefully, we can maybe follow up before the turn of the year. Jack W Davison, trainer

W.J. Lee, rider of Annie Lavinia, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered two furlongs down

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Katie Ross, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout

C. Horgan, rider of Zaraahmando, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight and lost balance

S. Foley, rider of Therussiancomposer (GB), trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action in the last 150 yards

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Brigid's Cloak (GB), ridden by J.A

Powell, placed fourth, Admiral Halsey, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, Annie Lavinia, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, Katie Ross, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, Zaraahmando, ridden by C. Horgan, unplaced, and Midnight Stagger, ridden by W. Joyce, placed first, where it appeared there was a concertina effect from several horses moving across to the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. Horgan stated that it got tight, his mount caught a heel and became unbalanced. W.J. Lee stated that he anticipated the field coming across so he moved forward to hold his position. He further added that the field came across him, his mount received a bump and has overreacted. J.A. Powell stated that he was brought across by the whole field and he received a bump from his inside. R. Whearty stated that the pressure from his inside brought him over to the stands rail. J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount was a very awkward ride and felt he hadn't caused the interference. W. Joyce stated that he was taken across the track by horses on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one rider and took no further action other than to advise all riders to ride with more awareness when tracking across to the stand side rail.

An extended handicap for two years old only (70 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.