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He went through it very well, it is nice and soft now and they are getting a good dig into it. He travelled well into the race and enjoyed it. In fairness Seamus told me to light him up there and he'd win!. I don't know what happened him the last day, and we weren't worried about the ground or the trip today. I told the owner to have a few quid on this morning. He's in a chase and a hurdle at Sligo but it depends on how he comes out of this. Seamus Fahey, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr.P.L.Malone, that C. Gethings, rider of Coherent, weighed in 1.9lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Rule 231(iii) and having considered his clean record, suspended him for one race day. The Stewards requested a report from Seamus Fahey, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of The Informer, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed on his last start at Roscommon over three miles. The horse was subsequently given a break and freshened up before today's improved showing, dropped to two miles on soft ground. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered. C. Brassil, rider of Afatcat (GB) trained by S.J.Mahon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount struck into itself and sustained an injury. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Papal Motel, trained by Andrew McNamara, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Mezajy trained by Denis Gerard Hogan was distressed post race.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 81-116
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowance (up to and including 2nd August) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb Theses allowances are not cumulative and no allowance to under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.