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Hopefully there is no ceiling! He'll get a few (pounds). Donagh said they went no pace which didn't suit because obviously he has a tendency to be keen. He had no right to win it, but he put his head down. He's very tough and he's really good at a mile. He hits that line so strong at a mile. It is great for a horse that wasn't a lot of money for us and obviously he has turned into a decent horse. Some of the owners are whispering Lincoln in my ear. I tell you where I wouldn't mind looking at - Lingfield on Good Friday to see if there is a race there for him. They go fast around Lingfield. It could be a good play, I could see him wheeling into the straight in Lingfield and powering home. We'll see, he doesn't need to do anything for the rest of his life really. The problem with him on the turf last year was that his head had gone. It took six months to get him back, we spent a lot of time on him. I have to thank Anna O'Gorman who does a lot of work with him and Siobhan (Rutledge) has taken over from that. We'll definitely think about the turf, but he is probably entitled to have a break at some point. I wouldn't rule it out anyway. John C McConnell, trainer

S.B. Kelly, rider of Miss Mirabell, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was keen early and ran around in the straight when she hit the front

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Miss Mirabell, ridden by S.B. Kelly, placed fifth, and Pierre Lapin, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, placed sixth, where it appeared Miss Mirabell drifted right onto Pierre Lapin. 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 (95 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.