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She’s a filly that loves it around here. She doesn’t show us an awful lot at home. She’s a relaxed character but lightens up on that nice surface,. G M Lyons, trainer

The Stewards informed James McAuley, trainer that Timemakesitfine, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Cautious Approach (GB) trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race

L.T. McAteer, rider of Spruce Meadows trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spruce Meadows, trained by John James Feane, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race possibly as a result of kick back

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Chess Grand Master (GB), ridden by Vanessa Maye, and trained by C. Moore. Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned. C. Moore stated that the owner had acquired this animal with a past tendon injury and today was his second run in his care. He added that he had instructed the rider to jump out of stalls smart, get a good position and make the best of her way home. He expressed his overall disappointment with the run but was satisfied with the ride considering that his charge was unable to go with the fast early pace having jumped out of stalls slowly. Vanessa Maye confirmed the riding instructions and explained her ride while the video was played. She stated that her mount was slowly away, was unable to go the very fast pace, never travelled at any stage of the race and only ran on a little in the straight. She also explained that she did not apply the whip when she knew that she was not in a position to be involved in the placings. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Chess Grand Master (GB) was coughing post race and evidence of a previous tendon injury was noted

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations but reminded Vanessa Maye concerniung her responsibility to report any matter that may have affected her mounts performance this being her obligation under Rule 213. Mr. P.N. Reynolds, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. Justice T. Hunt acted as Chairman of the Acting Stewards

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80
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.
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 14th September and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules