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She's hard work and we put a visor on her today. I don't know what happened on her last run but she loves that quick ground and she loves Leopardstown. She's slipped down a few pounds and was not winning out of turn. She's hard to tack up and is not easy before racing. She's a typical mare and just gets a bit uptight in the ring. Wayne said they went a good even gallop and he was able to dictate a bit and kick off the bend. She stuck at it well. We'll find something similar for her in a couple of weeks' time. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Stewards informed David Marnane, trainer that Cracking Name, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again

The Stewards enquired into an incident over one furlong from the finish involving Benedict Roezl, ridden by M.A

Enright, unplaced, Caesar's Comet, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed fifth, Tyrconnell, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed sixth and Intervention (GB), ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, where it appeared that Caesar's Comet made a manoeuvre inwards and possibly caused interference to the horses inside him. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was caused by J.M. Sheridan riding carelessly when making an inward manoeuvre this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended J.M. Sheridan for 5 racedays. Adrian McGuinness accompanied D. McMonagle at this enquiry R.P. Cleary, rider of Lady Alcazar trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount refused to race when the stalls opened

The Stewards requested a report from Adrian McGuinness, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Highly Approved, placed first, as compared with its two most recent runs. Adrian McGuinness reported that this filly has been a very inconsistent performer in the past. He felt that her run at Leopardstown on the 11th July when ridden by C.T. Keane was not helped by being drawn wide which meant that the filly had to be dropped in behind the runners and when asked to come with one run she failed to do so. He felt that her most recent run at Leopardstown on the 23rd July was most disappointing and no abnormality was found. Today for a change a visor was fitted and the rider was instructed to jump out smart and let her roll along. In his opinion this tactic worked for today but he reiterated that she is very inconsistent. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.