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I worked him on Tuesday at the Curragh and I was pretty confident that he would win. I phoned the boys and I think they took the 7/1 this morning. Job done!. We were going to hold off for Galway on Tuesday but I feared he might not get in and I'm only 40 minutes up the road from here. He will go for a three mile handicap hurdle on Thursday at Galway off 113 and I'm pretty confident he is better than that over hurdles. A step up to those marathon trips will be in his favour. If he doesn't get in there, he will go on the Sunday for a 0-75 over two miles on the flat. He is (a tough sort), people were knocking him on his last two runs - I had to run him quickly in Gowran Park because of the penalty and then I took him to Ayr and he didn't do anything right. If you took those two runs out of it, he has been consistent. Everybody involved in this horse, that is the first horse they have been involved in. Subsequently they have gone and bought their own personal horses since. Sorcha is very good off the front, a very good rider in general and this is only her first season on the flat. You'd be surprised it is her first season. She is down to 7lb now but she easily claims off bottom weight and is strong and does what she is told. R K Watson, trainer

The Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn into the straight involving Sam Missile, ridden by Izzy Clifton, and On The Spot, ridden by H.J. Horgan, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Stewards interviewed Adam Caffrey, rider of Strip Light, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who gave his evidence in the presence of Mr. K.R.O'Ryan and accepted he used his whip too frequently. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Adam Caffrey in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his record into account cautioned him on this occasion

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman) Mr. Thomas Breen Mr. P.G. Stewart Mr. P.D. Matthews Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 4 + 2 mins Race 5 + 2 mins

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-70
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 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 7lb allowance (30 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 19th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden one *winner allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules