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He probably does want a trip. He probably wants the ground not as heavy as it was over winter. He's getting his act together. He'll go for fences next year. The Two Six Six Syndicate are all relatives of mine - in laws. Peter Fahey, trainer

S.J. Crimin, rider of Bahati Boy trained by J.G.Cosgrave, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost his action and was pulled up. The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Railway Zira, placed fourth, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion S.W. Flanagan was in breach of Regulation 10 3 (f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency, and having considered his record, the Stewards cautioned him.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won. Any horse rated above 116 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 11st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 116 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any four or five year old rated above 116 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)