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he's been a bit disappointing in his last few runs but I think we've probably been making too much use of him in his races. You saw today how he stopped when he got there and drifted so I'd say it suits him to come from behind. I probably should have corrected him earlier but he won anyway. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer

The Stewards fined P.D. Deegan, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Fearaun, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order

The Stewards fined D. K. Weld, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Glow In The Dark, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Darkolva, ridden by P.B. Beggy, placed fifth, Fearaun, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fourth, Medal Of Honour (GB), ridden by D

O'Brien, placed first, Port Lions, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed second and Aishling's Secret (GB), ridden by C.T

Keane, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alterations to the Judge's placings. They did,however,find that D. O'Brien was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record suspended him for 2 racedays.

For two yrs old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 5lb; Fillies allowed 5lb