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The better ground seemed to be under the stands' rail and I spoke to Lorcan Wyer (Clerk of the Course) beforehand and then told Dusty (Shane Foley) to come out if he was going well. He probably would have won anyway though. He had a very good first run but the ground was a shade too quick on his second run and he doesn't want it as extreme as that. He's an easygoing horse at home and should improve during the year and we'll see what mark he gets now. M Halford, trainer

The Stewards fined Paul John Gilligan, trainer, ?350 for failing to lodge a passport in respect of Ulanda, for a vaccination spot check in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

For three yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 5lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 13lb; Fillies allowed 5lb;