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Ascot was his first run of the year and he had a tough enough race over a mile and six. It was a big call and a big worry to run but obviously there is only one Irish Derby. We were always going to ride him patiently as that’s the way he has to be ridden. The rain was a big help to him as he handles an ease in the ground. I think it was an honest gallop. They ran good races, so I'm delighted. Santiago is a lovely, straightforward horse. He likes to take his time in his races and Seamus got a lovely run through and stayed very well. We thought he could be a Leger horse, and we were going to look forward to him for next year. He's a lovely, clean winded, honest horse. We thought he’d be a lovely Cup horse for next year. If he didn’t come here he might have gone to Goodwood over two miles. I think so (go for the St Leger), it looks a lovely race for him. There is a chance he could have a break now and be trained for the St Leger. We have the second and the third there too, so we will see what the lads want to do. They are two lovely horses (Tiger Moth and Dawn Patrol) and are two babies. They are progressing. In a month's time they will be even better we think. Seamus is a great fella, lot of experience and works hard. We are delighted for him. He knows the horses very well. A P O'Brien, trainer

W.M. Lordan, rider of Arthur's Kingdom trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount slipped when jumping out of the starting stalls

S. Foley, rider of Gold Maze (GB) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen early on

M.C. Hussey, rider of Iberia trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly left during this race

The Stewards interviewed E.J. McNamara, rider of Tiger Moth, 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 were of the opinion that E.J. McNamara was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive force and R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous good record into consideration, the Stewards suspended E.J. McNamara for 2 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Frank Clarke (Chairman), Mr. C.J. O'Reilly, Mr. John Weld, Mr. Jack Rearden, Mr. P.D. Matthews

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