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We were very, very disappointed after the first day. We went to Listowel thinking he'd win and we are still not sure what went wrong. It was very, very wet that day, it was over two and a half and he was quite keen for his first day at school. He didn't run that bad and if our expectations weren't so high we wouldn't have been disappointed. You kind of lose confidence then. John C McConnell, trainer

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. H. Hynes, that Mr S. Cleary, rider of Honky Tonk, had weighed in 1.4lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had a drink which may have explained the discrepancy in weight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr S. Cleary was in breach of Rule 230(iii) and having considered his clean record in this regard,they cautioned him on this occasion

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman), Mr. Patrick Coveney, Mr. Michael Murphy, Mr. James Kennedy, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

The Raceday Stewards used there powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garven Ware as Security Officer for this meeting

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 24th October) may also ride in this race. Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 28th October