See also » McGuinness-Raphael-causes-221-upset
he was very keen and half ran-away the last two runs. I put a different bridle on him today and Stephen (Mooney) gets on with him. He gave him a good ride the first day he rode him in Navan and today they had a nice draw and he bucked out really well. I knew the ground would really suit him today and there's a 0-90 for him in Galway and might run in it now. On his day he is a good horse but had his problems and bled during the winter when he probably wasn't in love with the all-weather surface. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gee Rex, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

S.M. Crosse, rider of Gee Rex trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled

B.M. Coen, rider of Dare To Flare trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount broke very slowly

D. McMonagle, rider of Nibiru trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not jump out of the stalls

The Stewards requested a report from Adrian McGuinness, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Raphael (GER), placed Place, as compared with its recent form. Adrian McGuinness stated that his charge can be very keen and that a change of bit today allowed him to settle much better. Furthermore, Mr. McGuinness stated that todays race was a massive drop in class and he felt that the combination of both these factors had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form when compared to his most recent runs. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-85
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.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 11th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules