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We gave him a couple of runs and he was a bit novicey, and this, that and the other. We thought he’d run a bit better in handicaps up to now, and I was disappointed with him the last day, but in fairness to Denis (O’Regan), he gave him a grand ride and learned in Tramore. We were wondering if we would stop or if we would keep going, and that’s why we were surprised about the money coming for him. He has worked well in the past and, in fairness, he was always going to be a stronger horse next year. We’re lucky with the way the race panned out and he’s owned by a pure gent in Jim Reaney, who also bred him. He’s a very loyal owner and is one of these lads who takes the bad news with the good news. David Harry Kelly, trainer

The Stewards wished to enquire into the fall of Musical Melody, ridden by T. Joseph Kelly on the run down the hill. As the rider was under Medical care, the Stewards referred this matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation

At the request of the Stewards, T. Joseph Kelly, rider of Musical Melody, trained by Miss J.M.Lee, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that on the run down the hill approaching the straight, he was trying to get his mount back when he was crossed and his ground was taken. He felt that his mount may have clipped heels at this point

The Stewards requested a report from David Harry Kelly, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Corkbeg, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Kilbeggan on the 2nd September when pulled up. The trainer reported that his charge got very upset on the long walk from the stables to the saddling stalls at Kilbeggan

Today his charge settled well from the time she arrived at the racecourse. A hood and tongue strap were applied and she relaxed well during this race and her breathing was good. He also felt that the shorter distance of todays race was more suitable. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards enquired into an incident at about mid way on the downhill run involving Stealing Kisses, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, and Cassidys Girl, ridden by B.P. Kennedy where it appeared that Stealing Kisses ran short of room and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.D. Maxwell stated that he had the rails position but not making progress when Cassidys Girl tightened his mount despite he shouting at the rider. B.P

Kennedy stated that his mount had been jumping right and hanging right when leaning in on Stealing Kisses. He added that he tried his best to stop his mount leaning in as he was aware that Stealing Kisses was on his inner

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found that B.P. Kennedy was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned B.P. Kennedy on this occasion

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Hockworthy Flyer trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.