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He has been great for us - he has run nearly 90 times and has won ten and loves that fast ground. Today was supposed to be his last run but I'll talk to the owners now - he might still be retired. David Marnane, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Optimystic, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced and Miss Ives, ridden by S.P. Davis,unseated. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned in the presence of James M Barrett, trainer of Miss Ives, who accompanied S.P.Davis in the Stewards room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that W.J.Lee was in breach of Rule 214, in that he rode carelessly and having considered his record, suspended him for seven race days.

For three yrs old and upwards to be claimed for E15,000 or less and which, at entry, are RATED 70 OR LESS
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 7lb; 4-y-o and up 10st; Fillies allowed 3lb
Allowances - for each E1,000 below the maximum claiming price of E15,000 1lb (Minimum claiming price E5,000) Claiming prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry Horses that have run three times and/or do not have a published handicap rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper. However, horses with a published rating must have a published rating of 70 or less in order to be eligible to enter and run.