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The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of The Jam Man, ridden by Mr R.M.P. McNally, and trained by Ronan M.P. McNally. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr R.M.P. McNally, stated that his mount had broken slowly from stalls the last day and had done so again today. He felt that the strong pace might reduce in the back straight which would allow him to close the deficit gradually. He added that in the back straight his charges wind was not that clear and he did not get stuck into his mount from thereon. He confirmed that his charge had returned from the Cheltenham festival a very sick horse having burst badly while racing there

The horse was subsequently found to be unwell on veterinary examination at his premises. He added that he took advice from D.J. O'Keeffe who rode the animal the last day at Gowran Park that the animal had lost interest in flat racing but he tried him again today with cheek pieces fitted to see if he could rekindle his interest. Overall he was very disappointed with the run. He was unable to advise the Stewards of a plan for the near future but thought that a hurdle race at Galway might be considered and that Sean Flanagan had schooled him recently. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that The Jam Man was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered but did inform Mr R.M.P. McNally that a repeat of such a poor performance by The Jam Man under the code of Rules of Racing may render the animal liable to a lengthy suspension from races under this code

Furthermore the Stewards cautioned Mr R.M.P McNally for failing to report under Rule 213(ii) anything that may have affected his horses performance

Mr P. Byrnes, rider of Thosedaysaregone trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was flat out throughout this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thosedaysaregone, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R. Dore (Chairman), Mr. Justice T. Hunt, Dr. P. Molony Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

For four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs; Fillies allowed 5lbs;
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race