See also » Kalmira wins under 'class' McCullagh ride
it was her first time in a handicap. I know she had two runs in bumpers so she had a bit of education but Niall is class. He has a super pair of hands and she can take a bit of a tug but they went a nice gallop which helped us. Great credit should go to Boardsmill Stud. I contacted John and William Flood who bred her and they said she would be ideal for a syndicate. She’s a dual purpose type. the same syndicate also have Tartlette. She got some black type in Kempton last month which is crucial for those mares. She’s entered in the Goffs Sales on February 8. Shane Crawley, trainer

The Stewards fined Hugh Paul Finegan, trainer, €65 for fitting blinkers to Happy Lad which had not been declared and ordered their removal

The Stewards interviewed D.G. Hogan, rider of Fattan (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had thought he had used his whip within the limits during the race. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.G. Hogan was in breach of both Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended D.G. Hogan for 6 racedays in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 10.6(a)(4th offence)

C.P. Hoban, rider of Sydney Blues trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung both left and right in this race

R. Whearty, rider of Rebel Ruler trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Stewards requested a report from Shane Crawley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kalmira, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. The trainer reported that his charge had disappointed on its previous run when running in very quick succession. He said that his charge was freshened up for tonight's run which was off the back of a 44 day break and felt that this, along with a good break from the stalls had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 28th June, 2021 to 17th January, 2022 inclusive