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He’s a nice horse. I bought him as a yearling and have had him since. He’d a nice introduction in Leopardstown a few weeks ago and Napa Valley looks a good horse. Mine improve a lot from their first runs and I was thrilled with the improvement he made from then until now. I think he’ll be pretty versatile ground wise. It was good to firm at Leopardstown and heavy here. P Twomey, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Ashtarak, ridden by O.J. Orr, faller, Call Me Rocky, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed third and Castel Gandolfo, ridden by S. Foley, placed fourth, where it appeared that Ashtarak fell as a result of clipping heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the judges placings. Furthermore, The Stewards were satisfied from the evidence offered by O. J. Orr that the incident was accidental and they took no further action

The Stewards enquired into an incident after approximately one furlong involving Oronero, ridden by K.J

Leonard, unplaced and Zanavi, ridden by R.P. Downey, unplaced, where it appeared that Zanavi received a bump from it's left and then collided with the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given and took no further action

K.J. Leonard, rider of Oronero trained by Miss Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was out of control for most of the race

W.J. Lee, rider of Bolivar (FR) trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen during this race

S. Foley, rider of Castel Gandolfo trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right in the straight

K.J. Manning, rider of Up With The Play trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount clipped a heel on the bend past the stands

R.P. Downey, rider of Zanavi trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount received a severe bump soon after the start of this race

The Stewards interviewed Mr. Herbert Butler, authorised representative for Miss Natalia Lupini, trainer of Oronero, concerning the conduct of this horse who caused serious interference soon after leaving the stalls

Furthermore, the rider K. J. Leonard reported to the clerk of the scales that Oronero was out of control all the way and he subsequently also reported at the stewards enquiry that in his opinion this animal was not a suitable ride for an apprentice. Evidence was heard from Mr. Butler who stated that this was a big strong free running horse that in his opinion did not handle todays ground or the track and the intention will be to seek a race on a straight track

Having considered the evidence The Stewards noted the explanation and informed Miss Lupini through her authorised representative that the future behaviour of Oronero would be monitored.

For three years old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that at entry HAVE NOT RUN MORE THAN TWICE
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 3lbs;