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He looked great and the sun brought out the lovely black colour in him, he had a lovely shine,' . They went hard, I think they were doing 11 seconds a furlong early on, and Keithen just sat and came through them nicely, he won snugly enough I suppose. The rain was very welcome, it made the seven furlongs achievable and maybe slowed it up a small bit. I'd say a mile is his optimum trip. I'm delighted to win here in Leopardstown tonight as my father Pa is dead 22 years today. I asked him for a little favour when I was saddling him up and thankfully he came through. He got us all involved in the horses and it's a pleasure to still be moving on with it. We were very busy with the business but now we've put a good management structure in and my brother Pat and I can step back a bit and enjoy it more. Gerard O'Leary, trainer

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Imperial Dream, ridden by R

Donaghue-Leahy, placed sixth, and Giuseppe Cassioli (GB), ridden by K.G. Kennedy, placed first, where it appeared that slight contact was made between both horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 9th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules