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We had a slow start to the week, we are only getting going! I knew our best chances were today. They all ran okay during the week, one or two disappointed. This is just brilliant for these owners. They started off with me, they were the first people in the yard and had horses like Luke's Benefit, Missie Ella and Sea's Aria,. They are great to deal with and I enjoy training for them. It's great to repay them by training a winner here. They have been so loyal to me. They lost a good horse last week in Belarussian. He was supposed to come here for a mile and a half race. He was second in Leopardstown and then broke his leg after pulling up in Ballinrobe after he was beaten. Tithonus is a versatile horse. It's strange, he was second in two maiden hurdles over two miles and then it was looking like he doesn't get a mile. His trip on the Flat seems to be six or seven furlongs so it's a strange one. We have one more coming up with a chance now so hopefully. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Gary Paul Halpin, rider of Tithonus, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3.(f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the stewards suspended him for two race days.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 50-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.