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I'm about 10 years asking him to give me a horse to train and I was only third in line to get this horse! . We are friends for a long time. He told me he would give me a winner some day and he did. I'm delighted to train a winner for him on his 78th birthday. He'll go over hurdles now, he's more of a hurdle horse and wants a trip. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Ms L. O'Neill, rider of Youghal By The Sea, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg 10 3. (f) by using her whip with excessive frequency and having taken her good record into account suspended her for one race day.

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 9lb; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Ladies who are Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. Ladies who are Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 28th August) may also ride in this race.