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I didn't know what to expect out of him to be honest as I had nothing done with him on grass and never had him away anywhere. He is a fair beast because he was very green. He was desperate green and he (Tom Feeney) said he had to let him go a bit because he didn't know what was going on. Any horse that'll run to the line here isn't a bad one. He has plenty of size, is a very honest horse but I didn't know what to expect today. That's the owner's (William MacDonald) second bumper winner here recently and he has been lucky for me. In fairness he is a long time sitting on these horses since they were yearlings, so it is great to get winners for him as he is a great owner. W J Burke, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr T. Feeney, rider of Gordon Dai Dai (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter 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 that Mr T. Feeney was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by using his whip without allowing his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his good previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr T

Feeney for 2 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman), Mr. Steve McDonogh, Dr. Colm O'Flaherty, Mr. Hugh Hynes

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Races 2,3 & 4; + 2 mins Races 5 & 6; + 1 min

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st 12lbs
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 (iii) (up to and including 20th October) may also ride in this race.