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I asked the boys for a dead-heat and we very nearly got it!. The winner did well, he had a good run last week and needs that good ground. He had a long layoff between his first run, on heavy ground, and then last week's run at Naas so we thought he would improve and he has. He was staying on well to the line. We'll think of the Britannia at Ascot for him. A Oliver, trainer

S. Foley, rider of Polar Bear, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not let himself down on the ground

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Canute (USA), trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was denied a clear run in the closing stages of this race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident about one hundred yards from the finish involving Not Even Close, ridden by O. Murphy, Canute (USA), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and Devore, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, where it appeared that Canute (USA) was unable to challenge when racing between horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined King Of Scotia, trained by M.D

O'Callaghan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap for three years old only (95 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.