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She has ability but has been a little fussy. The hood wasn't working so we left it off and decided to put a tongue strap on her. It's helped at home and she won well there. John C McConnell, trainer

The Stewards informed Keith Henry Clarke, trainer that Mistiness, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again

The Stewards requested a report from John C. McConnell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Maricruz, placed first, as compared with its recent form. John C. McConnell reported that there were a combination of factors that contributed to the improved performance. Tonight the filly wore a tongue strap and but did not wear a hood as previously and furthermore there was an ease in the ground which suited her. He added that the filly has her own ways of doing things and needs everything to go right to perform to her best. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards enquired into an incident after crossing the road at the two furlong marker involving Sharjah, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed third, Storm Ranger, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fourth and Singing'n'dancing, ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, where it appeared that Singing'n'dancing was tightened while racing close to the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Andrew Slattery, trainer, accompanied A.J. Slattery and B.M

Coen at this enquiry. 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

A.J. Slattery, rider of Sharjah trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he dropped his right rein on the turn into the straight

G.M. Ryan, rider of Singing'n'dancing trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room before the turn into the straight

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (75 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.
Riders - : Apprentices who are apprenticed to Trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance Allowances (up to and including 5th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb