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She battled the last day and she really battled today. She was under pressure a long way out. Blinkers have made a big difference to her. She seems to be one of those tough Mehmas’ that just love it. We’ll see if there is another nursery for her and judging by that she will go seven. She needed every yard of it today. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

J.A. Powell, rider of Dramatic Entrance, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Ocean Baroque, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried right inside the last furlong

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Emperor Of Rome, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his ground was taken and he was badly interfered with

A.J. Slattery, rider of Staysound Susie, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly interfered with

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line involving Ocean Baroque, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, placed fourth, and Back Down Under, ridden by W. Joyce, placed second, where it appeared there was slight contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately three furlongs out involving Gold Coast Galleon (FR), ridden by M.P. Sheehy, Staysound Susie, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed third, and Back Down Under, ridden by W. Joyce, placed second, where it appeared Gold Coast Galleon clipped a heel and came down. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M. P. Sheehy stated that Staysound Susie rolled to its left and he clipped her heel and came down. A. J. Slattery stated that his mount shied away from the horse on his outer when the rider used his whip. W. Joyce stated that he maintained his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and they therefore took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Emperor Of Rome, ridden by J.A

Heffernan, unplaced, Staysound Susie, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed third, and Dramatic Entrance, ridden by J.A

Powell, unplaced, where it appeared Emperor Of Rome and Staysound Susie both ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. A. Heffernan stated that Dramatic Entrance drifted, causing the interference. A

J. Slattery stated that he felt there was room when he went for the gap. J. A. Powell stated that his mount drifted right but he did everything he could to keep it straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found A. J. Slattery, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident as the horses left the stalls involving Gandolfo, ridden by R. Whearty, Jalaybee (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, Clarita, ridden by L.F. Roche, and Neo Smart, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, where it appeared there was contact between several horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible and that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (95 = 9st 10lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.