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He's a lovely horse by Martaline who's my favourite stallion. He was badly wrong in Punchestown. I went there because he was a good horse but he scoped wrong afterwards. My horses were suffering from the rape at the time. I had a bad dose of it and a lot of horses that ran bad have run well since, so that gave me confidence that this fellow would go well. He's a beautiful big galloping horse. John (Gleeson) said there was going to be no pace, so I said you're on a big galloping horse with a big stride, so on you go and keep it simple. He'll probably end up needing a trip when he goes hurdling. Liz Doyle, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J. Costello, rider of Keeptheoldmanout, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J. Costello was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (b) (hitting their mount when out of contention) and 10.3 (g) (frequency). Having taken his previous record into account they suspended him for six racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. C. O'Flaherty (Chairman), Mr D. Gavin, Mr. D. Pugh, Mr. P. Deegan

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules