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Lovely performance today, he was only about 70 per cent ready the last day. He actually came to win the race the last day and Andrew said he just blew up. Today even looked a better race and he bossed it. A fair effort from stall 16 and he won very impressively. You could call him the winner turning into the straight. He'll have no bother staying seven (furlongs), he powered up the straight and Andrew said he had plenty of horse left. He loves the sound surface. Onwards and upwards. Andrew Slattery, trainer

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Areuhavingacup, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight

C. Horgan, rider of Ranko Express, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dwelt in the starting stalls

N.M. Crosse, rider of Angel Of The Sea, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls

R.C. Colgan, rider of Millieblue, trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tight for room around the bend

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that J. Kearney, rider of Aurora Nova, placed fourth, had weighed in at 10 lbs light. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had weighed out correctly but realised on presenting himself at scales to weigh in that the lead cloth was missing resulting in a 10 lb discrepancy. Andrew McNamara, trainer of Aurora Nova, stated that he had mistakenly left the lead cloth in the stable when saddling his charge. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Kearney had weighed in at 10 lbs light and disqualified Aurora Nova from fourth place in accordance with the provisions of Rule 231(i). The amended result now to read; First - Almendares (GB), Second - Heartrate, Third - Billboa (GB), Fourth - Redshore City and Fifth - So Majestic. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Andrew McNamara was in breach of Rule 36(iii) and Rule 148(i) and fined him €400. Ian Kearney accompanied J. Kearney at this enquiry

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, G.M. Ryan, rider of Old Peculier (GB), trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was caught wide early, met with interference early in the straight and then ran on well.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs