Naas Result

See also » Ruler Legend makes all for McDonogh
He did it well. He ran well here last year and likes a dig in the ground. He's a big galloper and will probably get a mile-and-a-half. He could be an Ulster Derby horse or something like that. All he does is stay, he's resolute and keeps galloping. He probably ran into quite a nice horse of Joseph's (Ghasham) in Cork the last day. He's getting weight off them all today so he'll have to improve as well. J A Stack, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the latter stages of this race involving Shark Bay, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed second, Willesee (GB), ridden by S. Foley, placed third, and Vina Sena, ridden by W.M

Lordan, placed fifth, where it appeared that Shark Bay continuously drifted towards the inner rails with Willesee (GB) and Vina Sena in pursuit and following the same path. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, W.M. Lordan stated that his own mount was staying on and was not involved in any interference that may have caused him to stop riding. S. Foley stated that he was behind Shark Bay when his own mount picked up on meeting the rising ground and despite Shark Bay drifting left, he never had to stop riding. J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount was lairy and was running away from the stand side but in running he felt that he was clear of any challengers. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action other than to advise J.A. Heffernan to ride with more awareness

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Shark Bay trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulling up in running looking for a way out.

For three years old only which at entry are rated 80 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 81-95)
Weights - 8st 11lbs
Penalties - Performances before May 3rd - for every 1lb above the rating of 80 1lb extra On or after May 3rd - for each race won 7lb extra