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the kid (Whearty) was very strong. She takes a bit of riding and is not quite as quick as she used to be. We used to be able to drop her in and come home strong. The last day we ran her more prominently and possibly didn’t quite get home so we were trying to do a balancing act and he did a great job. she’s taken a while to come back to herself this year but the last run was encouraging having ridden her totally different than we used to. I think we got the balance spot on tonight and Robert did a great job. She wouldn’t have got the mile well last year but she’s a bit older and is quite a bit stronger than she used to be. I’m delighted for Ray Moore who is with me a long time and is an incredibly lucky owner. He resides in Spain now and will be delighted. Patrick Martin, trainer

The Stewards fined Kevin Thomas Coleman, trainer, €65 for failing to fit the declared head gear to Rip Wendy, prior to entering the parade ring

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Rip Wendy trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right a little turning in

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Indiana Grey, ridden by R. Whearty, placed first and The Bog Bank, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, placed sixth, where it appeared that Indiana Grey had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R. Whearty stated that he suffered interference when The Bog Bank crossed his racing line. J. J. G. Ryan stated that his mount drifted right and he corrected it when he heard a shout. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J. J

G. Ryan was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered J. J. G. Ryan's record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for one raceday. R. Whearty was accompanied at this enquiry by Michael Mulvany and J. J. G. Ryan was accompanied by Tracey Collins.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs 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.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 13th November and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules