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The Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Digeanta, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer's representative, Ben Delmar, reported that this horse became upset in stalls last time at Leopardstown, missed the break and never travelled thereafter. It was also felt that the one mile six furlongs was a little on the sharp side with today's extra two furlongs benefitting the horse. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the contents of the report. The Stewards interviewed L. Morris, rider of Sea Pride, concerning his 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 L. Morris in breach of Reg 10 3 (a) and (g) and having taken his record into account the Stewards cautioned him regarding his whip use and also advised the rider to familiarise himself with the whip rules in future. C.D. Hayes, rider of Majenta, trained by Kevin Prendergast, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran too free.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards that, at entry, have run at least twice under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (105 = 9st 12lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 12lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won. Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any three year old rated above 105 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)