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It's been a good race for us, I think that's the fourth time I've won it. He's very genuine, what you see is what you get. He never lets us down no matter what we run him in. He does stay very well and maybe next year he might be a contender for that two and a half mile race at (Royal) Ascot. He likes good-ish ground, so we took a chance today that it would be alright. The trip today was a bit of a help. Colin Keane is without doubt one of the nicest young lads to have ever come into racing not just as a jockey but as a man. He said to me afterwards that he had a look at the last day I rode him, last night, and said 'I should have held onto him a bit longer' and today he was able to sit and that just made the difference - he was able to pick up. It just shows you how good he is. You'd have to think about that (the Irish Cesarewitch) as well, it would be the next step. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Turnpike Trip (GB), ridden by S.P. Davis, and trained by C.Byrnes. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainer's Authorised Representative, Mr. Cathal Byrnes. S.P

Davis, stated that his instructions were to jump away mid division, get him travelling, keep him sweet as he sulked in Galway and finish as best he could. Today he was ridden in a chifney rather than a snaffle and the bit bothered him in the early part of the race as he was throwing his head around as he tried to get him to relax. He was on the wrong lead going into the final bend. In the straight he gave him a few backhanders. He felt he ran a better race today, where he jumped from stalls and travelled better than at Galway. Cathal Byrnes, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride given by Mr. Davis. He felt it was in improved run since Galway

The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer which stated that Turnpike Trip (GB) was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

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.