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He chipped a bone in his knee and that’s why he came back to me to be rehabilitated. I was pre-training him and I said I’d keep going with him. He had been second on the all-weather earlier in the year. He’s an honest little handicapper and we said we’d take a chance today on the soft ground. I’m from Newbridge and have a gallop near Monasterevin. I’ve done a lot of showjumping, hunting and point-to-pointing and rode a few races as an amateur. I’ve had the jump licence up to now but this is my first venture into the Flat. I took a chance when this horse came along and Ronan recommended him as a good one to get me started.  D Buckley, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from D.Buckley, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Oneiroi, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that the drop back in trip from 7f to 5f may have accounted for his return to form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

C.D. Hayes, rider of Starlite Dancer trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered on leaving the stalls.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 5lbs ;Fillies allowed 5lbs ;