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I have him two and a half months and he is a grand, hardy horse. We said we'd try Karen on him as sometimes those older horses go well for lesser-experienced riders. I was wondering this morning whether to run him but I went back through his form and he had a very good run at Galway last year on soft ground when he stayed on very well up the hill. He wouldn't want firm. Laurence (Dempsey, owner) is from the midlands but is away in England at a brother's birthday. T G McCourt, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Contrapposto, ridden by Adrian O'Shea, and trained by Mrs.A.M.O'Shea. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Adrian O'Shea, stated that his instructions were to jump off in rear, ride to get the trip and to do the best he could. He said his mount had shown plenty of ability in the past, but was a very poor mover when galloping. He added that his mount hung badly from early in the race and that he was unable to correct this despite his best efforts. He was satisfied that he had achieved his best possible placing, but felt he may have finished closer if his mount had not hung towards the rail in the closing stages

Mrs.A.M.O'Shea confirmed the instructions given and expressed her satisfaction with the ride. She stated that her charge had plenty of problems in the past and felt the animal had hung today owing to unsuitable ground conditions. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Contrapposto was a poor mover and was found to be coughing post race. During the enquiry the trainer reported to the Stewards that Contrapposto was found to to have burst following endoscopic examination by the Racecourse Veterinary officer post race and this was confirmed by the I.H.R.B. Veterinary officer. Samples were taken for analysis

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence and in light of the Veterinary report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered in relation to the running and riding of Contrapposto. Furthermore, the Stewards were of the opinion that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of Rule 213 in that he had failed to report anything which may have affected the running of his horse in a race. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Adrian O'Shea for 2 racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Secret Wizard, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have over reached on his right fore, but was otherwise post race normal

S.M. Crosse, rider of Spruce Meadows trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room and got no run a furlong out.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.