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Ruaidhri Tierney (agent) said that this lad (John Shinnick) is very good and that Ger Lyons considers him to be decent. I said 'on your word and on Ger Lyons word I will try him'. It was well worthwhile. He did everything I asked of him which was to get him clear over on the stands' side at all costs because he just won't travel with horses around him. Of course he drifted over closer to the rails in the last 100 yards. He was there where it counted. 33/1 down to 12s - somebody must have backed him, whoever they were!. Please God you'll see him tomorrow week in the Curragh - I think they have a 45-70 over six (furlongs) which will suit him again. I took the blinkers off him today and decided we will see what we have and he did everything we asked of him. I'd be very confident he might go in again because I think he has a bit more ability. He's a half-brother to Ducky Mallon who has won seven (races). The family is decent. Donal Kinsella, trainer

The Stewards fined Richard John O'Brien, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Maymine (GB), in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Maymine (GB) in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90

The Stewards interviewed B.M. Coen, rider of Verhoyen (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned in the presence of Mr. Charles Persse. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that B.M. Coen was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g), in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned B.M. Coen

The Stewards interviewed S.M. Crosse, rider of Little Clarinet, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned in the presence of Mr. Charles Persse. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.M. Crosse was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g) in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. Having considered his record in this regard the Stewards cautioned S.M. Crosse on this occasion

The Stewards interviewed J.P. Shinnick, rider of Handsome Maverick, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned in the presence of Mr. Ger Lyons. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.P. Shinnick was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g), in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned J.P. Shinnick on this occasion

The Stewards informed R. K. Watson, trainer, that a repeat of Blue Suede's behaviour, who refused to race from stalls, would render her liable to future sanction

The Stewards requested a report from Donal Kinsella, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Handsome Maverick, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Donal Kinsella stated that a shorter distance today in addition to a change of tactics from his previous run, whereby he ran wide on the outside on this occasion, aided his charge and brought about the improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 45-70
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.
Riders - : Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance. Allowances (up to and including 24th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden forty *winners allowed 2lb