The Stewards interviewed Thomas Gibney, trainer of The Nutcracker, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the Parade Ring. Evidence was heard from the trainer who stated that he usually seeks permission to enter the parade ring late but he didn't do so today, and explained how this is a tricky filly who has given trouble in parade rings in the past and cannot be rushed or forced as she has planted herself in the stableyard previously also.Having considered the evidence, the Stewards found Thomas Gibney in breach of Rule 32 (ii) by failing to parade in the ring a reasonable time before the signal to mount was given and having taken his record into account the Stewards fined the trainer ?130. Furthermore, they suggested that the trainer in future seek permission to enter the parade ring early and leave for the start early as an alternative to entering the parade ring late and delaying the start of racing.

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)