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He is a nice horse and Jack gave him a good ride. He came well recommended. P Twomey, trainer

R. Coakley, rider of Indy Gal trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was struck into behind in running. The Stewards received a report from Mick King, Turf Club security officer, in relation to the observation of a syringe in the stable of the winner, Ruler Of France, trained by P. Twomey. Evidence was heard from Mick King who explained that he noticed the syringe while escorting the winner to the Veterinary officer for sampling. Evidence was heard from Mr. Terry Smyth, Senior turf club veterinary officer, who confirmed that the syringe in question was prohibited in the stable yard, in that it is not a bulb syringe. Evidence was also heard from P.Twomey who stated that he was unaware of the particular Reguation in relation to syringe's. Having considered the report, the Stewards were of the opinion that the trainer was in breach of Regulation 9, in that he had a dosing syringe in the stable yard, without informing the Turf club veterinary officer and having considered his record in this regard,fined him ?500. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Elusive In Paris, trained by M.C. Grassick, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a sore right fore shin post race. R. Coakley, rider of Indy Gal trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was struck into behind in running.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won. Any horse rated above 80 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 10st. Subsequently, the excess over 80 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any three year old rated above 80 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)
Riders - Open to all Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only. Allowances (up to and including 20th June) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed 2lb