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I'm delighted for the syndicate as they have kept faith, well most of them!. He ran very consistently last year but just didn't get the breaks at times. The horse deserved it more than anything. He's kind of like a pet at home, he's a favourite. I'm delighted for the lads to get a win and hopefully he can build from this. It's never weight that's going to stop him, it's just his head. Hopefully now that he's got one he might keep going a little bit because he works like a decent horse. Hopefully this can change his mind a bit. The last day he was a bit wired before the race and ran no sort of race. We gave him a little break and freshened him up and it did the job. Thomas Coyle, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Morning Approach, ridden by Jessica Maye, Kratos (GB), ridden by Cillian McConnell and Rock Dandy, ridden by J.A. Powell where it appeared Morning Approach became tight for room and Kratos (GB) received a bump. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Jessica Maye stated that she received a slight bump from Rock Dandy when three parts of a length down. Cillian McConnell stated that he was tight for room for the majority of the straight when upsides and received a bump from Rock Dandy before plugging-on. J.A. Powell stated that he jumped out to make the running

In the straight his mount hung badly left at which point he put his whip down and used his right hand to keep the horse straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental and they therefore took no further action

Cillian McConnell, rider of Kratos (GB), trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump approximately 150 yards from the finish

R. Whearty, rider of Manhattan Dandy, trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a keen hold in the early stages

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Thomas Coyle, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Manhattan Dandy, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. The trainer reported that he felt the 30 day break between runs may have accounted for the improved performance today. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the contents of the report

J.A. Powell, rider of Rock Dandy, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Curzon Queen, ridden by O

McSweeney, Manhattan Dandy, ridden by R. Whearty and Pollanassa, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh where it appeared Curzon Queen and Pollanassa became tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. O

McSweeney stated that his mount missed the break, he gave her a squeeze but the gap was gone as he received pressure from his outside. C. Stone-Walsh stated that he was slowly away, he kicked up into a gap but received pressure from his outside. R. Whearty stated that he jumped quickly from the gates, his mount locked-on and was very keen, he heard a shout and tried to keep straight but was unable to do so. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found R. Whearty was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard, they suspended him for one race day.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 30th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules