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He did it the way we thought he'd do it. We kind of had to go here after what the handicapper gave him. He came out of his race well last week and hopefully there is a bit more improvement in him. He'll go for a race in Navan next Friday provided the ground is safe. Shane said he only just got away with that today, he wouldn't want it any quicker. Being gelded over the winter and stepping up in trip has helped him, said Shane Foley. We’ve always liked him at home and it’s nice to get a winner for Mr. Buckley (winning owner Michael Buckley). Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the early stages of this race involving Mythologic, ridden by Gary Mahon, placed second, Protagonist (FR), ridden by S. Foley, placed first and Mr Mooj, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed third. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference caused was accidental in nature and took no further action

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Mr Mooj trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount suffered interference in the first one and a half furlongs of this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kerandi, trained by M.Halford, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.