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The Stewards fined W.P.Browne, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Bibliotheca (JPN), in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Bibliotheca (JPN) in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90

R.P. Whelan, rider of Lady De Vesci trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran a bit flat

A.M. Glynn, rider of Machiavelli (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that a bandage came loose on his mount's leg inside the last furlong

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lady De Vesci, trained by M.Halford, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

For four yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 65 or less ,also open to horses rated 66-80
Weights - 4-y-o 8st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 8st 13lb
Penalties - Performances before 21st January for every 1lb above the rating of 65 1lb extra; On or after 21st January for every race won 5lb extra; Note Horses that have not run three times and/or do not have a published handicap rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper.