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He’s well-related and his two sisters won for me. Dolce Strega won a Group 3 and Bumbasina was Listed placed. He’s an honest fella but had some terrible draws. That’s the first day he had a good draw and I’m delighted,. W McCreery, trainer

C.D. Hayes, rider of Jarrocho, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got a slight bump at the furlong pole

N.M. Crosse, rider of Raffaello trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left in the straight

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Libras Power, ridden by S. Foley, placed third and Raffaello, ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed first, where it appeared Raffaello ran short of room on the rail and later drifted towards the stands in the closing stages. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the incident was accidental, they made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action

The Stewards requested a report from W. McCreery, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Raffaello, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. The trainer reported that his charge had disappointed on his previous run at Fairyhouse, when a poor draw and fast ground were less than suitable. He felt an ease in the ground conditions and a more favourable draw, had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

An extended handicap for three yrs old only rated 45-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.