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I'm not surprised because the way my horses have been running, anything was possible! He bled two runs ago and had run his race before his latest start when he ran away going to the front. We'll go for another handicap again. John G Carr, trainer

The Stewards interviewed S.A. Shortall, rider of Toca Deed, concerning his use of the whip in 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.A. Shortall was in breach of Regulation 10 3 (f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his good record into account, they cautioned him accordingly The Stewards requested a report from John G. Carr, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Barney King, winner, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that this horse was off the track with a leg for almost 3 years and on his second last run here at Ballinrobe he burst a blood vessel, which he duly reported. Then on his last appearance his rider almost got ran away with on the way to start, and this was compounded by a number of false starts, at which he expelled all his energy before the race had even started. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted it's contents.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
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 their right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 21st June) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb These allowances are not cumulative and no allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.