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I thought he ran a big race at Galway but he just didn't get the trip. Five or six furlongs is his trip or an easy seven but he would not get it in Galway. There has to be a slight ease in that ground (officially good to firm) as he won't let himself down otherwise. There is certainly no jar in it. Michael Mulvany, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Red All Star, ridden by R. Coakley, Ucanchoose, ridden by I.T. Queally, Acroleina, ridden by Gary Paul Halpin, Ability N Delivery (GB), ridden by S. Corby, Western Seaboard, ridden by R.D. Dolan, and Serious, ridden by K.J. Leonard, where it appeared Ucanchoose, Acroleina, Red All Star and Serious suffered interference . Evidence was heard from the riders concerned, in the presence of D.M. Christie, trainer, representing R.D Dolan and K.J. Leonard. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion R.D. Dolan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having taken his good record into account, they suspended him for 1 raceday. P.D. Matthews, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry, and was replaced by P.W. Murtagh on the panel of Acting Stewards. Gary Paul Halpin, rider of Acroleina trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met trouble in running. The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Roryslittlesister, unplaced, ridden by D. Fitzpatrick, and trained by S.M.Duffy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. D. Fitzpatrick stated that his instructions were to drop his mount in, and see how the race goes. He said he took his mount right back after breaking from stalls, but he felt the field were going very fast, and he said he was going flat out and he wanted to keep a hold of her as long as he could. He stated that he put her into the race 1 and a half furlongs from the finish and only eased her when he saw a horse clip a heel on his outside close home. Under questioning he admitted he dropped her out too far, got the pace of the race wrong and said it was an appalling bit of riding. S.M.Duffy confirmed the instructions were to get cover and try to get her to run as best as she could, but he stated after seeing a replay of the race, he was disgusted with the ride. He stated that the mares best form is on soft ground, but he needed to get her out and there is a lack of sprints in recent times with an ease in the ground, so he wanted to run her today to run well and take it from there. He stated he has no plans for her, but will try to find a sprint on suitable ground. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who stated that Roryslittlesister was Post Race Normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered by S.M. Duffy. They were however of the opinion D. Fitzpatrick was in breach of Rule 212 in that he had failed to take all reasonable and permissable measures to obtain his best possible place, and having taken his good record into account, they suspended him for 21 days, ordered that he forfeit his riding fee and instructed him to attend RACE for at least 1 day to improve his race riding knowledge. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Roryslittlesister, trained by S.M.Duffy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be Post Race Normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 47-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who are apprenticed to Trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim to 5lb allowance under Rule 69. Allowances (which are not cumulative up to and including 31st July) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb