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I have to pay tribute to his breeder Padraig O’Donovan who only passed away two months ago,. This was the first horse in my yard, and he’s a very special horse to me. He’s been left to the three lads in the syndicate. He’s been unlucky a few times and has always been there or thereabouts. Rachael rides most of mine, and she’s good and does what she’s told. Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, trainer

A. Ring, rider of Massini Boy trained by P.Meany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly and pulled up.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a *race If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb *Including flat races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 1st June) who have not ridden the winners of 25 **races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 **races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.