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He did it well. He's an Elzaam and that's his first time getting a bit of soft ground. The line came in time and Gavin gave him a brilliant ride. I'm delighted for the Lennons, they've had a few horses with me and this is the first winner they've had. He's a home-bred as well. We'll see what's coming up at the back-end of the year, it will be ground dependent. If there is a race there, and the ground is soft, we will kick on there providing he's okay. Mark Fahey, trainer

J.A. Powell, rider of Summer Snow trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he dropped his whip one furlong out

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Hilltop's Bear trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Static Charge (GB), ridden by G.F

Carroll, placed fourth, Rhythm King, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed first, and Summer Snow, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed second, where it appeared Rhythm King moved right taking the ground of Summer Snow early in the straight. The Stewards also enquired into an incident at around the 1 furlong marker where it appeared Summer Snow moved right taking the ground of Static Charge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In relation to the first incident, G.M. Ryan felt he had not caused any interference. J.A. Powell stated that he received no interference. In relation to the second incident G.F. Carroll stated that he had to check back when his ground was taken by Summer Snow. J.A. Powell stated that he was halfway into the gap when it got a bit tight but felt he was entitled to go for the gap. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards, in relation to the first incident made no alteration to the judges placings and took no further action. In relation to the second incident, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.A. Powell was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays

The Stewards informed Joseph G. Murphy, trainer that Orchis, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

An extended handicap for two years old only rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.