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we’re happy with that as we couldn’t wait any longer to get him away from home, because he does nothing at home. He’s bone idle and he wants a minimum 1m4f but was as fit as we could get him at home. He’ll come on buckets for that, Colin said he handled that ground but obviously he won’t have a problem with a little ease. He has a bit of class but does nothing at home and was gawking when he hit the front today. He’s a kind natured horse but we had to bring him here to do some work and we’ll look for a handicap now. G M Lyons, trainer

The Stewards informed Edward Lynam, trainer that Courtois (USA), would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again. K.J. Manning, rider of Constancio trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran off the first bend.

For four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 5lb;