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if you’re heading in the right direction, it’s only a question of time until you make your money: time and patience and, of course, the ability to hold on. The Galway native trained his first winner since August when He Knows No Fear (11/1) took the Monkstown Handicap at Leopardstown. Luke Comer, trainer

S. Foley, rider of Tauran Shaman trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was denied a clear run early in the straight

K.J. Manning, rider of Tejano trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was checked inside the final furlong

The Stewards enquired into two incidents in the home straight involving Bucky Larson, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed fourth, Freescape (GB), ridden by D.W. O'Connor, unplaced, Tejano, ridden by K.J. Manning, unplaced, He Knows No Fear, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed first, Luke Short (GB), ridden by D. McMonagle, placed sixth and Theophile, ridden by W.T. Byrne, placed second, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Regarding the first incident D.W. O'Connor stated that he was back peddling when his ground was taken by a horse on his outside. K.J. Manning accepted that he had drifted to the left after he came under pressure. D. McMonagle stated that he went for a gap but it closed in front of him causing him to check

Regarding the second incident K.J. Manning stated that his run had finished when he received very minimal interference. C.T. Keane stated that he wasn't aware K.J. Manning was still there. C.D. Hayes stated that he felt pressure from his outside but he tried to keep a straight line. W.T. Byrne stated that he changed his whip into his left hand when he felt his mount starting to roll and did his best to keep straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that in relation to the first incident K.J. Manning was in breach of careless riding and considering his record in this regard, cautioned him on this occasion

Regarding the second incident the Stewards were satisfied the interference was accidental and took no further action. Mr. J.M. McGrath absented himself from this enquiry

S.M. Crosse, rider of Juyush (GB) trained by Sarah Lynam, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right off the final bend

C.D. Hayes, rider of He Knows No Fear trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered in the first furlong and clipped a heel

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (95 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 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.