See also » Gegenpressing claimed at Limerick
that was a grand result. He has been a very consistent horse, there is nothing wrong with him at all and we thought dropping him to a Claimer was his level to get a winner for the good owners Niall and Deirdre Kennelly that they are. He is the first horse Niall and Deirdre have had with us, they are lovely people and we're delighted to get the win for them. It is good to support these Claimers, there'll be plenty interest in him and he is there to be claimed. G M Lyons, trainer

P.A. Harnett, rider of Kuwait Direction trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was uneasy in the stalls

The Stewards interviewed D.W. O'Connor, rider of Robert Guiscard, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Evidence was heard from D. W. O'Connor who accepted that he was in breach of the rule. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Stewards were satisfied that D. W. O'Connor was in breach of Rule 211 and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended D. W. O'Connor for one raceday

At the request of the Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Turbine, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not have the pace to make the running, which were his instructions, and then stayed on one paced and would most likely appreciate a step up in trip.

For three years old and upwards to be claimed for #15,000 or less (Minimum claiming price #4,000)
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 9lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs