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If it's barely raceable on Friday he may run again (rescheduled Gladness Stakes at Naas). That's his surface. W McCreery, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from W. McCreery, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Downforce, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that this horse was ridden with restraint the last day, gave a blow at the furlong pole, and ran poorly. Today he was sent on sooner which seemed to bring about a return to form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the contents of the report

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Robert Dore (Chairman) Mr. Laurence McFerran Mr. Joe Collins Mr. Peter Reynolds Mr. P.D. Matthews

For three yrs old and upwards
Weights - 3-y-o 8st 10lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 5lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2017) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra; HRI Directive 6 (i) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.