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I’m so thankful to Willie and his team, to Harold (Kirk) for buying the mare and for everyone’s advice. I’m just so lucky. I didn’t ride for four years. I had a family, came out of retirement and this was the dream. I was going to try and jump out and be handy, but the mare was looking a bit left and I missed the kick. I said I’ve got to relax now, and Willie said to try and find your way through. I edged out coming down the hill and it’s amazing when you ride horses for Willie how fit they are. It’s like you have Mo Farah in the last furlong!. To say the least!. David asked me to look out for a horse for him to ride in this race, to try and win it, and that was two years ago. I thought David had retired in the meantime but obviously he had come back and ridden a few. He rides out with Gary Moore to stay fit. He actually never sat on her before, he was supposed to come over and ride her out and never did. It's tremendous. David was champion Fegentri rider, which is European champion amateur rider, a few years back. He's a fitness fanatic and keeps himself very fit. He bought a horse and put it in with Gary Moore, he's had a few rides this year. Race riding would get you race fit. I thought it was an extraordinary achievement. I'm delighted for him. The start didn't go well for him, he wanted to be in the first four. He didn't panic and sat where he was. He had the nerve to sit there and see what happened. She won easy. She had some ni W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sirius (FR), placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Mr. D.J. Casey, Authorised Representative for W. P

Mullins stated that his charge needed the run last time out after a long absence and this coupled with the application of the first time hood had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Teed Up, trained by Emmet Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be superficial wound to its near fore but otherwise post race normal

Mr L.P. Shanahan, rider of Weston (GER), trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered by an injured horse

Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Shajak, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he moved left to avoid an incident

Miss R. Dudfield, rider of Dads Lad, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that things got tight but felt there was no one at fault

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Weston (GER), ridden by Mr L.P

Shanahan, unplaced, and Sionnach Eile, ridden by Mr D. Doyle, who pulled up injured, where it appeared Weston was hampered by the horse pulling up. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

Mr D.H. Dunsdon, rider of Sirius (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he moved across to avoid the incident

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Alphonse Le Grande, ridden by Mr B.M. Coonan, unplaced, and Lord Erskine, ridden by Miss M. Walsh, placed fourth, where it appeared Alphonso Le Grande ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. B. M. Coonan stated that he had to check slightly and he let a shout. Miss M. Walsh stated that she thought there was room when she went for the gap. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to remind Miss. M. Walsh to ride with more awareness and Mr. B. M. Coonan to report in future anything that may have affected the performance of his mount

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2023
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 (iii). Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbThis race WILL be started from stalls. Closing Date: 17th July 2024