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I used to be in the army with Tom (Stapleton) and both he and his father Paul own her. They have stayed with me when they could have definitely gone to a more fashionable trainer but have left her with me and are very good to me. Their business imports organic fertiliser which is used by many of the leading stud farms. She is quirky enough and has ability but didn't handle Clonmel at all the last day and couldn't handle the hill and couldn't settle. She always runs with a tongue-tie and it does enough for her. That's two winners from just three runners this year so I can't complain about my strike-rate but I still can't get a horse to train. She's the only horse I have at present. She is a big mare and will jump a fence in time. Eric Larkin, trainer

J.J. Slevin, rider of Rock On Lilly trained by T. Donohue, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped and he pulled up thereafter

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Scotch Quay trained by Eoin Griffin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that she lost a iron after the last hurdle

The Stewards requested a report from Eric Larkin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Oakfield Rose, placed first, as compared with its recent run. Eric Larkin reported that his charge was very hard on herself and never settled in Clonmel. He felt that she possibly did not handle the downhill run and also resented the tongue bit used. In his opinion today she was fresh from a short break and fitted with a snaffle bridle, she appeared to settle well over the lesser distance of two miles. He also considered that the mare was happier within herself at all times today. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The following Stewards acted at this meeting; Mr. Tom Rudd (Chairman), Mr. Richard Ronan, Mrs. Frankie Ward, Mr. L. Walsh

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle number 3 to be omitted from all circuits during races 4 ,5 and 6

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.