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It’s great for the boys (Keep Your Distance Syndicate) and they are a great cheerful lot who claimed him last year in Dundalk. He was owned by a great man in Eric Carson. It’s after working out well and he’s won a couple and was a tad unlucky on Monday. It was unreal the way it all opened for him like the Red Sea. A J Martin, trainer

R.P. Whelan, rider of Slieve Bearnagh trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight

S. Foley, rider of Knock Flyer trained by D.J.Barry, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

M.A. Enright, rider of Vee Dancer trained by Ronan M.P. McNally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away, did'nt handle the track and hit a ridge at the top of the back straight resulting in him leaning left for the remainder of the race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Vee Dancer, trained by Ronan M.P

McNally, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal and samples were taken for analysis

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Vee Dancer, ridden by M.A. Enright, and trained by Ronan M.P. McNally. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. M.A. Enright stated that his instructions were to get the horse to pop out handy and to sit where he was happy. He stated that he felt the horse was flat out and didn't handle the bends. He also stated that he hit a ridge at the top of the back straight and hung left after that

Ronan M.P. McNally confirmed the instructions and was happy with the ride given to the horse. He also stated that the ground was probably too fast for his horse today and was coming back from a long break. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Vee Dancer was found to be post race normal and samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Tommy Breen (Chairman), Mr. Laurence McFerran, Mr. Joe Collins, Mr. Colin Magnier, Mr. H. Hynes

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.