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It's terrific. It's great for the lads (Rock Bar Syndicate) who are great local supporters of mine. This is massive and it's huge for all of us to be honest. I'm very grateful for the support. We felt we should come to Galway as that's what a syndicate horse is all about and there was an element of a social runner with him. I got it completely wrong with this fella as I thought he wanted very fast ground. I didn't expect him to handle the ground but obviously I'm wrong and he probably wants a bit of juice in it. It's a much improved performance and Jack's 7lb is huge. He gave him a beautiful ride all the way, never got checked at any stage. We have great luck together, Jack and myself. Richard John O'Brien, trainer

L.T. McAteer, rider of Dark Voyager, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Takarengo, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout this race

J.A. Powell, rider of Walking On Glass, trained by Padraig Roche, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung very badly right during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mr Escobar, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Immelmann (GER), trained by W.P

Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed while being examined

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the appropriateness of a person leading up The Jam Man who was not a stable employee as no current AIR card had been issued on behalf of the IHRB. P.J. Rothwell, trainer of The Jam Man, stated that he had employed a groom to lead up his charge and was not aware that a young child had taken the horses head while parading prior to the race. He apologised for the situation which he admitted had caused him embarrassment when it was brought to his attention. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted that P.J. Rothwell was aware of his obligation when running horses and that he was caught unaware by the situation that presented. In the circumstances the Raceday Stewards took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke (Chairman), Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Mr. Steve McDonogh, Dr. Tom McDonagh, Mr. L. Walsh

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.