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People call him this, that and the other - he's probably not 100 per cent straightforward, but he's very consistent. According to the handicapper, he wouldn't be in the first three today. He was giving weight to a filly (Smart Impression) rated 74, and was carrying a big weight. Five or six (furlongs) I think is no problem. Look, it is good to get the win. I think he had run eight times - he was down the field the first day, then he was fourth, then in the next six runs he had three seconds and three thirds. Edward Lynam, trainer

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of the race involving Mint Man (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed third, and Smart Impression, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed fourth, where it appeared it appeared interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

G.M. Ryan, rider of Mint Man (GB), trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right inside the final furlong

R.P. Whelan, rider of Smart Impression, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was awkward under pressure.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs