See also » Sinawann another promising juvenile for Halford
He had a lovely introduction here two weeks ago and he stepped forward well in his homework. He was always going to be better stepping up a furlong and I'm delighted,. It looked a good race on paper. He showed a good attitude, Ronan said he was there plenty early on him but I loved the way he knuckled down to it. We'll take him home and see where we go from there but he's a smart horse. He has entries in a good few races. It's nice to get that out of the way with him and I won't over-race him either. He's still quite babyish. I was keen to run him back off the back of his last run because he learned so much but I'll take my time now and he'll tell us. He'll probably have one more run before the year is out. M Halford, trainer

R.P. Whelan, rider of Sinawann trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount veered right when he hit the front

The Stewards interviewed A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Amhran Na Bhfiann, Cabot Hills and Persia regarding the late arrival of his horses into the Parade Ring. Evidence was heard from the trainer who stated that he had previous engagements in York today and was combining that meeting with this evening's meeting in the Curragh. Having arrived by helicopter before this race, A.P. O'Brien added that he saddled his horses himself as fast as possible in the old saddling stalls. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered on this occasion and reminded A.P. O'Brien that irrespective of the circumstances he is bound by Rule 32 and it is his responsibility to ensure that his horses parade in a reasonable time before the signal to mount is given

Furthermore, the Stewards advised A.P. O'Brien to allow more time to saddle his horses in future.

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 5lbs ;Fillies allowed 5lbs ;