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He did what I expected really,. He was only just ready to run in Galway and he ran a cracker, and he has come on from that. The third horse (in Galway) had won and we knew we had improved. He's a really nice horse and probably a good-ground horse, not a winter horse. He's one we will look after and we might go for a winners' bumper with him. It's a new syndicate (High Steed Traders) for me, so I'm delighted. I thought he had a right chance, I was surprised he wasn't favourite last night, but somebody followed my lead anyway! It was great to get it. John C McConnell, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Miss A.B. O'Connor, rider of Duncreevan, concerning her use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Miss A.B. O'Connor accepted she was in breach of R 10 and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Miss O'Connor in breach of Regulation 10 3(g) and having considered her record they cautioned Miss O'Connor on this occasion

Miss S. Doyle, rider of Batting Bay trained by N Dooly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was injured during this race, causing her to fall

Miss S. Ahern, rider of Wee Valerie trained by Hugh Paul Finegan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was hampered in running

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Peter Law (Chairman), Mr. John Martin Smith, Mr. William Flood, Mr. Laurence McFerran, Mr. Hugh Hynes

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Ladies who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Ladies who are Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 19th August) may also ride in this race