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the boys have good fun with Exquisite Acclaim and fair play to Tom O'Connor. He has horses with Henry (De Bromhead) as well and it's great to get a winner for them. I think his mother isn't well so that will be a bit of a tonic for him and I wish her well. he battled well, I think the horse on the inside (Bellaphina) helped him along and he's a tough ole soul. We were going to go to Leopardstown but I thought this track, a front-runners track, would suit him well and the horse needs fast ground. Adam know him well. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kings Time, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately 150 yards from the finish involving I Am Superman, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed second, and Exquisite Acclaim, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed first, where it appeared contact was made between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

S. Foley, rider of Kings Time, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout

Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Pier Pressure (FR), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got upset in the stalls and fly leaped once the gates opened.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.