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she’s the first flat horse that I’ve trained so I might be looking at getting a few more in! She’s a decent filly and I took my time with her as a two-year-old, got her experienced and it’s paid off. She never missed a feed from last week and I’ve actually given her an extra kilo a day. We might step her up in trip. There is a two-mile race here on Friday week so we’ll have a look at that. M M Rice, trainer

G. M. Ryan, rider of Born Leader (FR) trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got upset and fly leapt from the stalls

The Stewards interviewed R. Whearty, rider of Picpoul, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that R

Whearty was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered R. Whearty's record in this regard the Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 10.6.a, suspended R. Whearty for six racedays

J.M. Moore, rider of Cliara trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped

D.N. Curran, rider of Clan Jock trained by Andrew Hughes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no luck in running

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Spirituoso (GB) trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount clipped a heel turning in. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Curran, rider of Clan Jock, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that D

N. Curran was in breach of Regulation 10.3.h, arm above shoulder height. Having considered D. N. Curran's record in this regard the Stewards suspended D. N. Curran for four racedays and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E for one days tuition on the correct use of the whip.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
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.