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He looks like one for the future. He's a grand stamp of a horse. Next stop is Leopardstown all being well if it doesn't come too soon. He's only four and we don't want to rush him. He done it the hard way today and it's a good sign of a horse. He probably wants soft ground . he's a big horse and he's got big feet. We pulled him out at Punchestown, that was too dry, and we ended up running here on ground that was probably better. He looks a nice horse . he's a good jumper and he's a chaser in the making. He could be a very good horse and we'll just stick to bumpers with him this season. I think Cheltenham would be on his agenda . that could be a way to ruin him! Philip Fenton, trainer

The Stewards fined Gordon Elliott, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Sheemore Lad, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order. The Stewards received a report from Mr P W Murtagh , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that Mr S. Clements , rider of Valgor Du Ronceray (FR) , weighed in at 1.7 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he could not account for the overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr S. Clements was in breach of Rule 231 and they therefore suspended him for one raceday.

An I.N.H. flat race for four yrs old only that have not won a *race
Weights - 11st 9lb; Fillies allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 27th November) may also ride in this race.