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I know it was only four runners but they have to go through the ground. Last year we thought he was a good ground horse but he has turned inside out over the winter. Seamie (Heffernan) said all last year he was on the weak side,. I'm not sure where we go from here but he is very good and I think the handicapper can't be as harsh as the winning distance because the others couldn't go. There are handicaps for him at the Guineas and Derby weekend and we'll also see what's in the U.K. We'll see how the handicapper reacts but hopefully he won't react the way he could if he wanted. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer

M.Halford and A. McGuinness, trainers, requested an interview with the stewards to express their concerns with the ground conditions. Both trainers were informed that the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Course had satisfied the Stewards that today's ground is raceable. Additionally, the Stewards reminded M. Halford that he had the opportunity to withdraw his charge earlier if he had concerns with ground conditions.

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (100 = 9st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 10lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won. Alternative Handicap