Curragh Result

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It was the shortest of short-heads and I thought I was done at the line,. The hurdle race seems to have given her a lot of confidence. Billy Lee rode her last time (on the Flat) and said she got a fair old bump turning in. She was fair stubborn to learn the game but won her hurdle fierce well and there is a Listed hurdle in November that I'll keep in mind for her. The softer ground in the autumn will suit and she won't run again until she gets soft ground. I thought if it had been softer she would have won that easy. W McCreery, trainer

The Stewards received a report from Mr I. Hamilton , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.M. Conneely , rider of Water Sprite , weighed in at 1.8 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had taken in fluids after weighing out. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that rider was in breach of Rule 231 and they therefore suspended him for 1 race day. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Sweet Refusal, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically normal post race. The Stewards informed Michael Mulvany, trainer that Sweet Refusal, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 50-70
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won
Riders - Apprentices who are apprenticed to Trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 and who will not be allowed to carry whips. Allowances (which are not cumulative up to and including 27th August) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb