See also » Cebuano gains overdue second win
he's a very genuine horse but has just been meeting one too good. The small field helped him there and he had only 8st6lbs on his back. M Halford, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Ms Nicola McCarthy, authorised representative of Mr John Joseph Murphy, trainer of Sabaidee, concerning the request that their rider, DM Melia carry 3lb overweight in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider and authorised representative concerned. D.M Melia stated he'd have no problem riding at the correct weight but his minimum riding weight is 7 stone 11 lbs, while Ms McCarthy stated they were keen to claim off this filly but with the horse carrying minimum weight they had difficulty getting someone who could claim off this low weight. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards allowed the request, noting the rider had already flagged that he may be 2lbs overweight, but referred the matter on to the Chief Executive of the Turf Club for further investigation. The Stewards interviewed D.M. Melia, rider of Sabaidee, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, in the presence of Ms Nicola McCarthy, authorised representative of John Joseph Murphy, trainer of Sabaidee. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion D.M. Melia was in breach of regulation 10 3 (b) in that he used his whip when his chance of being placed had clearly gone, and having taken his inexperience and good record into account, they cautioned him accordingly.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (95 = 9st 7lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 7lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won Any horse rated above 95 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 7lb. Subsequently, the excess over 95 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. For the purpose of this note any three year old rated above 95 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap