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she had a lot of problems but we got her back and we'll keep going with her here, as Mikey said she enjoyed that surface. She was hurt for a while and then had a few other little bits and pieces that held us up but she's sound and everything is good now. Hopefully she'll be alright in the morning and we'll go again. Eamonn O'Connell, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cedar Rapids, trained by James McAuley, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D. McMonagle, rider of King Arthurs Sword trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped coming out of the starting stalls

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the first bend involving King Arthurs Sword, ridden by D. McMonagle, Chequer Square, ridden by D.J Gilligan, Munfallet, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, and Shore (USA), ridden by Adam Caffrey where it appeared that Munfallet checked when Chequer Square manoeuvered inwards. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D. McMonagle stated that he had the rails position when he heard shouting but his mount did not receive any interference. S.T. McCullagh stated that his mount received pressure from his outside and he had to check. D.J. Gilligan stated that he was racing to the bend when the pace steadied and his mount was close to heels when checked inwards and caused interference. Adam Caffrey stated that he took his time edging across from a wide draw and heard shouting on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised both D.J. Gilligan and Adam Caffrey to ride with more awareness. James Griffin accompanied D.J. Gilligan at this enquiry

At the request of the Stewards, D. McMonagle, rider of King Arthurs Sword, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he was instructed to take his time as his mount has a respiratory problem which was exposed about three furlongs from the finish, but he stayed on well in the closing stages.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 3rd October and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules