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I was delighted as I thought, on the line, we were beaten. It's gas because the two boys Pat (Taaffe) and Harry (Swan) are best pals, live together and are in college together. He ran well in the north and Pat was adamant the better ground would suit him but I wasn't so sure. It must have suited him though. I told him not to get there too soon on him and I'd say he was there time enough because if he was there any longer he would have been beaten. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Realistic Optimism, ridden by Mr T.P. Harney, placed fourth and Sa Fureur, ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed third, where it appeared Realistic Optimism ran short of room, clipped a heel and stumbled. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. T.P. Harney stated that the horse on his outer caused him to get tight and he had to take a check. Mr. J.J. Codd stated that he was trying to make his way across to the rail and was not aware of the horse on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J.J. Codd was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden improperly and considering his record in this regard, they suspended him for 5 racedays. Mrs. T.K

Cooper did not attend this enquiry

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Data Breach (GB), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

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. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. C.P. Magnier, Mrs. T.K. Cooper, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st 11lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders 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 24th November) may also ride in this race.