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He has been very unlucky - he was going to be fourth here (early last month) when a horse took him out at the last. He's slow but he stays going. Paul was very good on him. The further he goes the better he'll be so I'm delighted with that. He hops off that ground so you'll see plenty of him over the summer. We'll see what the handicapper gives him and that will decide everything. C A Murphy, trainer

The Stewards interviewed P.J. Cawley, rider of Aldo The Apache, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, P.J. Cawley stated that he was in a tight finish and the extra hit was in the heat of the moment. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that P.J. Cawley was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous clean record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned P.J

Cawley on this occasion

J.C. Gainford, rider of Grangeclare Native trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount slipped on the turn into the straight

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Xquisite trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly throughout this race

The Stewards requested a report from C.A.Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Aldo The Apache, placed first, as compared with its previous run at Clonmel on the 13th May when finishing eleventh of fourteen runners. C.A. Murphy reported that his charge lined up wide at Clonmel but missed the break, was detached going to the first hurdle and was unable to get into the race thereafter. He also referred to the run at Down Royal on the 3rd May where his charge was going to be placed but was taken out of the race by a loose horse at the final hurdle. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 14th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing