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D. McMonagle, rider of Gordon Bennett trained by Richard Brabazon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got denied a clear run in the straight

S. Foley, rider of Dandyville trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran green when he hit the front

C.D. Hayes, rider of Fine Distraction trained by D.J. Bunyan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got unbalanced in the straight

A.J. Slattery, rider of Viv Vance trained by J.A. Nash, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away from stalls

The Stewards interviewed M.A. Gallagher, rider of Kharma, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M.A. Gallagher stated that his mount was hanging in behind horses in the straight and he was trying to pull her out to get a run. He added that he had to use the whip once or twice to get his mount out off the horses heels in front of him. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that M.A. Gallagher was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M.A. Gallagher for two racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Amazing Emma, at the request of trainer, Liam McAteer, and reported the animal to have a small wound on the right fore fetlock

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that My Friend Fred trained by T.G.McCourt was noted to have blood on the left nostril post race.

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-70
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 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.