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I was nearly going to pull him out due to the quick ground, but all the lads said it was safe so we took a punt. It was too short for him over six at Fairyhouse and Rory Cleary (jockey then) said 'what are you doing?' and to step him up in trip on softer ground. We got away with the ground today, but he could improve again on softer ground. The owner (Philip Carney) was going to punt him and I told him that today was the day if he was going to back him: it wasn't that we thought he was a world-beater, but it was the right race. Hopefully he will win a few more and he jumps hurdles great. Paul W Flynn, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, D.W. O'Connor, rider of North Street, trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran off the first bend

A.J. Slattery, rider of Figurehead trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered turning into the straight

G.M. Ryan, rider of Power Of Lazarus trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run in this race

The Stewards enquired into an incident inside the 200 yard marker involving South Forest, ridden by Jack Cleary,unplaced and Stellify, ridden by S.M. Mooney, placed third, where it appeared that South Forest ran short of room, clipped a heel and stumbled. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Jack Cleary gave his evidence in the presence of James G. Coogan. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was caused by S.M. Mooney riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his good previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.M. Mooney for 1 raceday

S.M. Mooney, rider of Stellify trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout this race

The Stewards requested a report from Paul W. Flynn, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Na Caith Tobac (HOL), placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge was a raw improving type that had developed physically and returned today after a twelve week break. In his opinion the longer trip today was also a contributing factor to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 11th September and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules