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He hadn’t done a whole lot wrong and I probably shouldn’t have run him in Leopardstown the last day. The ground didn’t suit and he never got into it from a wide draw. M Halford, trainer

G.M. Ryan, rider of Big Island trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran off the first bend

The Stewards requested a report from M.Halford, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Alatar, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge was drawn wide on its previous run and appeared to struggle on both the ground and track. He felt the animal appeared to appreciate todays track, more favourable ground and also benefited from the application of a tongue tie. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

Cillian McConnell, rider of Rizannon trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' secretaries that he got unbalanced and lost an iron before the winning post on the first circuit when his mount jinked from the rail and later on in the home straight his mount hung left.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 27th August 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