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He battled well and his experience counted. Billy was very positive on him. We said because he was drawn 12 that we'd jump out and be good and positive on him. He had the experience, would love the ground and we thought he'd need further in time. He could have thrown in the towel there when he was headed but he didn't and that was lovely to see. We'll take baby steps with him and maybe go for a three-year-old handicap. W McCreery, trainer

The Stewards fined Georgios Pakidis, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Kookaburra Charlie, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order. C.D. Hayes, rider of Waarif, trained by Kevin Prendergast, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room and lost 2 shoes during this race.

For three yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 5lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 4lb; Fillies allowed 5lb; the Rules of Racing;