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it is great to have him back as we found a few issues with him and probably shouldn't have went to Epsom or the Rockingham. We found a few issues after, nothing major, and the boys had a few quid on him this morning so it is great. He'll come back here for a Listed race at the end of the month and he also holds an entry for the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh. If he won the Listed race it would be an option and the Group 1 often cuts into a small field and the lads picked it out. He deserves to hold an entry and you have to be in to win. It's good to have a win for the boys again as we have had a load of horses placed without winning and this winner keeps the show on the road. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Hathiq, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Denis Gerard Hogan stated that his charge underwent a soft palate operation after its previous run and got a break from racing for a few weeks as a result of this. He felt a combination of both had helped tp bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sun Sign, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards informed Mrs. Denise Foster, trainer of Sun Sign, that a repeat display from her charge who was withdrawn by order of the stewards having refused to go to the start may render the animal liable to suspension

The Stewards interviewed Mrs. Denise Foster, trainer of Sun Sign after it appeared a member of her staff used an item to prompt her charge to the start. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who accepted this was the case and apologised for the incident and gave the Stewards assurances that such a situation would not reoccur

Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Ms. Foster was in breach of Regulation 13 and having considered her record in this regard, they severely cautioned her on this occasion.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 9st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 9st 10lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.