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I often tell young lads to count to 10 and I'd say he counted to 20 up the straight! He's just a class apart and he didn't panic. Two runs ago the horse was second and got 4lb, sometimes the handicapper does that to you up here during the winter and that can stop you for the rest of the year. He's won four times for us since we bought him last July so he owes us nothing and he's a great fun horse. He might get a little break and then kick on back on the turf. I think Ronnie made the big difference there. He just didn't get involved, put the horse asleep and left him asleep until the last furlong. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Curran, rider of Stop On Red, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence D.N. Curran accepted that he had used his whip with his arm above shoulder height and stated that he was trying too hard. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that D.N. Curran was in breach of R10 (3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended D.N. Curran for four racedays.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-75
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.