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He is improving all the time, his work at home has been very good and I don't think he needs heavy ground either. It wasn't a surprise on his final bits of work at home and he is a horse to look forward to mix it on the flat and over hurdles. Both he and Mercurey won their bumpers on heavy ground but the winner is a more mature flat type whereas Mercurey is probably an immature jump horse. I'd imagine Impulsive Dancer will go to Punchestown, possibly for the Champion Bumper, and could continue racing during the summer. I don't know whether or not I'll run Mercurey again this season. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr H.D. Dunne, rider of Blizzard Of Oz, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. H.D

Dunne was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy (Chairman), Mr. P. Barry, Mr. G. Coughlan, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 11st 2lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra Of two such races 7lb extra Of three such races 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders 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 23rd March) may also ride in this race.