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we left tactics up to Jack (Kearney), he used his head and gave him a brilliant ride. It was probably one of the first nights that the horse has been dropped in. It was an upgrade in the performance considering we were a couple wide off the rail and had a significantly bad draw around here. If they go good and quick over the seven-furlong trip, you can get into it. It worked out perfect for him. Hopefully, that will give him a bit of confidence now and we will mix it between the claimers and the handicaps. He's a grand fun horse for the lads (Shamrock Thoroughbreds). We've had him nearly 12 months now and it took us a while to get things right with him because he is not a simple ride. We will rock on through the winter and find something suitable in January. I'm after using the young lad (Kearney) a couple of times and I'm quite impressed by him. He will be another kid that we will kind of support into the new year. He has kind of been mixing it on both codes, but the lads have highly recommended him and I'll be using him plenty throughout the winter months. Stephen Thorne, trainer

K.G. Kennedy, rider of May Night (GB), trained by S.M.Duffy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Shaaden, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed sixth, Fivecromwellplace, ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed second, and Port Louis, ridden by C.T. Keane, unplaced, where it appeared Fivecromwellplace momentarily drifted left for a stride into the path of Shaaden and Port Louis

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident whereby two large dogs appeared on the track in the home straight, as the horses were about to reach that point in the race. Evidence was heard from T. Collins trainer, who confirmed that both dogs belonged to her and apologised for the incident. She further added that she had taken her dogs for a walk off lead in what she felt was a secure area and unfortunately they had momentarily made their way onto the track. Having considered the evidence, including the frank manner in which T. Collins approached the matter and an assurance that there would be no repetition of the incident, the Raceday Stewards accepted her apology and took no further action.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.