See also » Scream roars home to keep Keane in the hunt
She's good and consistent and she's dropped down the weights. I told the boys that when they go below (a mark of) 70 I don't want them and they agreed that I could head her for this race and we agreed the price. The way she's won you'd expect her to be claimed and I'd wish whoever does the very best of luck. She's good and honest, she operates up here so she's a ready-made horse and ready to rock. She's been good for the syndicate. I thought she was going to be a bit better than she is and maybe I was confusing that she wanted different ground and things but she's honest. It keeps Colin in the hunt for the moment and keeps it interesting. G M Lyons, trainer

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for a 1 minute delay to race 1

S. Foley, rider of Janets Wish trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung up the straight

The Stewards interviewed R. Aguiar, rider of Ascot Dreamer (GB), concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found the rider in breach of Rule 211(a). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards cautioned R. Aguiar on this occasion and advised him to familiarise himself with Rule 211. Mr. J.M

McGrath, Acting Steward, was not present for this enquiry

The Stewards interviewed Mr. J.R. Banahan, I.H.R.B Starter, to explain the circumstances surrounding the unexpected opening of the stalls during loading. Evidence was heard from Mr. Banahan, who stated that the normal procedures to check the stalls prior to loading were followed and he was satisfied that all was in order. He stated that after he mounted the rostrum and for no apparent reason the stalls malfunctioned and opened. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were unable to establish a reason for the stalls malfunction and took no further action other than to instruct Mr. Banahan to check the stalls again before loading for the next race. Mr. Banahan subsequently reported to the Stewards, that following a further inspection of the stalls an electric cable was replaced. Mr. J.M. McGrath, Acting Steward, was not present for this enquiry.

For three years old and upwards fillies only to be claimed for €20000 or less (Minimum claiming price €5000)
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 12lbs ;4-y-o and up 10st ;
Allowances - for each €1000 below the maximum claiming price of €20000 1lb Claiming prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry