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We have been waiting for that two miles. He won over the course and distance over two years ago but he had a little problem and it took a while to get him back. We took our time with him. He always runs well up here and ran well over a mile and a half the last day. The horse that won that race also won here earlier today. There is not too many two-mile races here, and fair play to Michael Grassick and his contacts he got one put on. I was delighted when I saw it because I knew he would get in after being third the last day. Rory gave him an excellent ride. I was quite confident after his run the last day and going up to two miles today. We’ll mind him now and hopefully there will be another two miles race put on here as there is a lot of people looking for them. There are a lot of horses out there that need two miles and can’t jump. Thomas Cleary, trainer

The Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of Punters Poet, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that R.C. Colgan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.C. Colgan for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed R.P. Cleary, rider of Nightly Wailing, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that R.P. Cleary was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.P. Cleary for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed S. Foley, rider of Aasleagh Fawn, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S. Foley was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S. Foley for 6 racedays pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a). Mr S. Collins, Acting Steward, did not attend this enquiry

S. Foley, rider of Aasleagh Fawn trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned a little to the left in the straight

The Stewards interviewed G.P. Brouder , rider of My Manekineko (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that G.P. Brouder was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended G.P. Brouder for 7 racedays.

The Stewards interviewed M.A. Enright, rider of Important Message (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that M.A. Enright was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M.A. Enright for 6 racedays pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a)

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. Hunt (Chairman), Mr. A. Byrne, Mr. S. Collins, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.