See also » Jakoby stays on best under O'Sullivan for Meade
I wouldn't usually keep running a horse in blinkers in bumpers. He's a very, very well-bred horse - I think the dam is a half-sister to the winner of the French Derby. He just hasn't been that fussed about the racing game. In fairness to him, he has been getting better and better and he stays really well. He wants three miles. He has got a little bit more generous with racing. It's great that Maxine came up the whole way from Gort to ride him. A good gallop was a big help as well. Stamina seems to be his forte. He stays well and she had seen him run a few times and she knew that was what he would do. He will go hurdling now, I'd say he will go on any ground. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Ms L. O'Neill, rider of Santana Plessis (FR), concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Ms L. O'Neill was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (e), in that she used her whip on an area other than down the shoulder or the hind quarters. Having considered her record in this regard, the Stewards suspended Ms L. O'Neill for 2 racedays and reminded her of her future responsibilities

Ms K. Ferris, rider of Orena Bay trained by W J Bryson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount lost co- ordination in the closing stages and pulled up

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R.W. Steele (Chairman), Mr. H. Ferguson, Mr. P. Stewart, Mr. R. Martin, Mr. M.F. O' Donoghue

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 2 + 1 minute

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven yrs old only that have not won a *race
Weights - 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Ladies who are Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. Ladies who are Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 12th June) may also ride in this race.