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Miqdaad only cost me a thousand guineas in the October horses in training sale. I just thought he hadn't run that badly in his one run (at Yarmouth) and while he had had a fracture when with Godolphin, we took a punt on him. He's a cheap horse, but he'll cover some of the better ones. Mike O'Brien (owner) jumped at him straight away and I'm delighted for too as he is a year without a winner. He's a good owner and he always supports me for three or four horses. He keeps buying new ones, so he deserves a winner. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from David Harry Kelly trainer of Spring Collection for an additional ten minutes to present the animal for identification by an IHRB official, as provided for under the provisions of Rule 90(i)

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from T J O'Mara trainer of Charlie Brow'n for an additional ten minutes to present the animal for identification by an IHRB official, as provided for under the provisions of Rule 90(i)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the home straight involving Bungle Inthedesert, ridden by D.A Kidd, unplaced, Gianh River, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, Miqdaad, ridden by H.J. Horgan, placed first and Shanadar, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, placed sixth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.A Kidd stated that he had to sit for a stride. S.T

McCullagh stated that he suffered no interference. W. Joyce stated that he felt pressure from his right. H.J. Horgan stated that he had corrected his amount as quickly as possible. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that while Miqdaad had caused interference he had not improved his finishing position as a result of this interference so they therefore made no alterations to the judges placings. Furthermore the stewards were satisfied that H.J. Horgan had taken reasonable steps to avoid causing interference and they therefore took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the first bend involving Bungle Inthedesert, ridden by D.A Kidd, unplaced, Come On The Lads, ridden by J. Cleary, placed fifth, Gallo Dell Cielo, ridden by R. Donaghue- Leahy, unplaced and Inverbrena, ridden by R.M Mulligan, uplaced, where it appeared interference had occurred

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.A Kidd stated that there was general bunching. J. Cleary stated that his horse ran keen and took a knock. R. Donaghue-Leahy stated that she felt pressure from her outside. R.M Mulligan stated that his mount was pushed out. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any one rider and therefore took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. P. Molony (Chairman), Mr. P. Reynolds, Mr. J. Hunt, Mr. J. McCoy, Mr. P. Deegan

For four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 22nd January and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules