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He's been second four times this year. The owners are local so I'm delighted for them as they stuck with the horse all year, it's great to get a win with him,. We made a mistake as I thought he might get the seven in Fairyhouse, as it's a handy seven, but he doesn't seem to get that trip. This trip here is ideal for him. He's entered at the Curragh on Saturday and we might have to go again. Wesley is well worth his claim, I reckon he's the best apprentice in the country. Things just didn't work out for him, but they are now. There is a long road to go yet, but he's probably getting a bit more firepower now with Johnny (Murtagh) than when he was with me. He puts a lot of work in. That's 15 on the board for me this season and they are all newish horses. Hopefully we can keep it going. Michael Mulvany, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs from the finish involving Conversant, ridden by R. Whearty, Merisi Diamond, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, Sense Of Security (GB), ridden by S.P. Bird, and Clarinbridge, ridden by Sorcha Woods where Meresi Diamond appeared to clip a heel and fall. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. Stone-Walsh stated that his mount was running green when he felt pressure from both sides and clipped a heel. S.P. Bird stated that the whole field was beginning to bunch together at this point in the race. R. Whearty stated that he did not feel he contributed to the incident. Sorcha Woods stated that she was beaten and retreating through the field but feels she did not contribute to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Merisi Diamond, trained by Ms. Joanna Morgan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room and clipped a heel

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 September 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