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I was a little bit disappointed the last day but it was exceptionally heavy ground in Gowran. He jumped out well and went early. He said he kept going. That's soft today but it's not bottomless. He'll probably go on his holidays now as he's done enough for this year. It's great to have him as he's a good honest horse. Hopefully we'll have a good few more days with him next year. Michael Mulvany, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from Michael Mulvany, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of The King Of Kells, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Michael Mulvany stated that he felt the heavy ground on its previous run was the reason for the poor run and that the better ground today had brought about the improvement in form when compared to its previous run. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Megans Beau, trained by Thomas Coyle, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

A.C. Persse, rider of Megans Beau trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount felt lame behind for the last furlong.

An extended handicap for two years old only rated 45-70
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.