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G.F. Carroll, rider of Jembatt, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran out of room and checked in the closing stages. L.F. Roche, rider of Enigma Code (UAE), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount reared leaving the stalls and missed the break. F.M. Berry, rider of Lady Ranger, trained by Adrian Paul Keatley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right throughout. V.Clifford, trainer of Malicious Intent, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge blew up about 2 furlongs from the finish and may also need an ease in the ground The Stewards requested a report from Patrick J.Flynn, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Funny How, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Eoin Norris, Authorised representative of Patrick J. Flynn reported that their charge disappointed at Leopardstown 15th April but failed to handle the very soft ground conditions and was hampered in running whereas today he raced on a quicker surface and got a good run around the outside of the field. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.