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He had a hold up after his last run and I didn't think he was fully ready,. My horses hadn't been running up to scratch but I knew they were well. I'm more delighted for his owner, Martin Sheridan (also the breeder, from Garristown), than anything else, as he's been a great supporter of mine. Garvan Donnelly, trainer

W.J. Lee, rider of Red All Star trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly in running and may have resented the application of a three ring bit. The Stewards requested a report from Garvan Donnelly, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lily's Prince, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Garvan Donnelly reported that this animal returned to racing at Leopardstown 15th April following a long winter break and disappointed on very soft ground for no apparent reason. He added that he was eased down when beaten. Today the gelding was run in hope but raced over an ideal trip of 6 furlongs on better ground which may have contributed to the success. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report. V.Clifford, trainer of Hurricane Twister, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not handle the good ground conditions and could not go the pace in this 6 furlong contest suggesting that he may need to run over a longer distance with an ease in the ground

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won. Any horse rated above 70 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 10st. Subsequently, the excess over 70 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse.