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He's been improving as he's been going along, he was a bit frustrating at the start in his maidens. That's great as he's owned by my wife. F Birrane, trainer

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Kirsapp trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried to the right in the straight by Dubirango when the left rein broke on that animal. The Stewards reviewed the incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted

W.J. Lee, rider of Cherry Bloom trained by Gillian Scott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled right in the straight

At the request of the Stewards, S.D. Bowen, rider of Dubirango, trained by F.Birrane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his left rein broke when passing the paddock entrance

The Stewards enquired into incidents in the final furlong involving The Pargey Bee, ridden by D.W. O'Connor and Clarinbridge, ridden by R.P. Whelan, where it appeared The Pargee Bee drifted right and may have collided with Clarinbridge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence R.P. Whelan stated that his filly was small in stature and may have been intimidated by the drift of The Pargey Bee which resulted in slight contact between them. D.W. O'Connor stated that his mount ran green and was intimidated by the outward drift of Kirsapp which was racing about a half a length in front of his own mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no action other than to advise D.W. O'Connor to ride with more awareness.

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 7lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.