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The track wasn't probably ideal; it was a little bit sharp. He was flat out at the top of the hill and they went a good gallop. They quickened it early on, on probably ground that is a little bit deader than yesterday,. Mrs Denise Foster, trainer

C.A. Landers, rider of Justwest trained by Gary McGill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered by the horse that slipped up

The Stewards enquired into the fall of Roman Dylan, ridden by L.A. McKenna in the early stages of this race. L

A. McKenna reported that his mount slipped up independently. Having considered the evidence and viewed a recording of the race, the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 9th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing