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I don't want to win any race that way but interference happened and I thought he was the best horse on the day. It was a very messy race and Pat was adamant that the interference cost him the race. He is a big, long-striding horse and after they quickened off the home bend he lost his hind end momentum. Pat did the right thing and gave him a few seconds to find his stride. I've been teaching him to settle and switch off. Today was the first time he was really asked to sprint, and it just took him a few strides to react. I'd say it's pretty definite that he will go to Epsom, and he certainly learned a lot today. D K Weld, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Geoffrey Chaucer (USA), ridden by J.P. O'Brien, placed third, Ebanoran, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed first and Fascinating Rock, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed second. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that interference had occurred and that the winner had improved his finishing position as a result of this interference and therefore amended the judge's placings to read : First : Fascinating Rock Second: Ebanoran Third : Geoffrey Chaucer Furthermore the stewards were of the opinion that D.P.McDonogh was in breach of Rule 214, having ridden carelessly and having considered his excellent record, suspended him for three race days. Mr. John McStay, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.

For three yrs old only
Weights - 9st 3lb; Fillies allowed 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 3lb extra;