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Ben is with me full-time and is a Dingle man but is no relation to Jack or Paddy (Kennedy, jockeys). He came to me wanting to ride over jumps but he has ended up riding on the flat and it's a bonus for him as he is a big lad and he works very hard. He rides well. He (Swiss Army Officer) is a big horse and we thought we'd be going down the bumper route but he just doesn't stay. He has been placed and I didn't think he'd ever get there as he has been unlucky. He was due to go Leopardstown at the end of the week but doesn't take his racing too well and I might leave him off for the year now. Kevin Thomas Coleman, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Starlight Red, trained by Leanne Breen, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing but otherwise post race normal

O.J. Orr, rider of Starlight Red trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the straight

W.J. Lee, rider of Raffaello trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left from half way up the straight

The Stewards requested a report from Kevin Thomas Coleman, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Swiss Army Officer, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Kevin Thomas Coleman stated that his charge handles most ground types but felt that his previous disappointing runs have all come when the ground is tacky and holding as it was at Tipperary on its most recent run on the third of October. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.