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we're delighted with that, he's (Beauty Thunder) a work in progress. He was fresh and free for the first furlong in Galway, where he got a bump coming out of the stalls and it lit him up. Galway made a man of him, he learned an awful lot from it. there was a little bit of a ragged start there, and the lads were shouting, and he was in Colin's hands but because of Galway he did everything right in front. He was very game. He's a Night Of Thunder and they handle that ground, which is a plus. Colin said hopefully going forward he might get a nice mark for a nursery and then we can take it from there. G M Lyons, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed G.P. Halpin, rider of Interestnpenalties, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of the R10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G.P. Halpin was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for four racedays

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Cambridge, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that there was a delay in the stalls opening

G.P. Halpin, rider of Interestnpenalties, trained by Sean Davis, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that the starting stalls didn't open on the first attempt

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. D. Cullen, that there was a slight delay with the starting stalls opening when he attempted to start this race and riders had anticipated the stalls opening in a more timely fashion. He further confirmed that he had followed procedure and tested the stalls prior to this race and everything was in order. Having viewed the recording of the start and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs