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He's just special, isn't he, cause he's a slow horse and he probably wants a bit further than that. The race cut up with the divide. . In fairness the owners are very lucky fellas, they've been lucky colours. This fella won four for them last year and they had another mare who won three or four for them as well. . He jumps fences alright so we might try that again. He's up (in the ratings) a bit over hurdles but he can go over hurdles as well. . Jumping helps him a bit, it gives him a little more pace. . He's entered next week but it might be a bit quick, he'll hardly go up much for that run. Noel Meade, trainer

S. Foley, rider of Tasayad, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slowly and never let himself down on the ground

L.F. Roche, rider of Ifitwasme, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the last two furlongs

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tasayad, trained by Gerard O'Leary, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.J. Slattery, rider of Elsa's Pride, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.J. Slattery was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Tara Power, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had loads of room around the first bend but was running keen and just ran up on heels

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. M.C. Hickey (Chairman), Mr. Charles Cunningham, Mr. Julian Gaisford St. Lawrence, Mr. Peter Law, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.