See also » Johnny Soda gains breakthrough success
he is a lovely horse who we bought in the breeze-ups last year and after finishing second in a Dundalk maiden last winter, Adam (Caffrey, jockey then) got off him and said not to run him back there again as he wants a little juice in the ground. Even though he is by Cotai Glory, I’d say he is a 1m2f horse. Not many of his progeny end up jumping, but you could see this horse in that sphere as he is 16.2hh and is gorgeous big horse. He is massive and if you looked at him in the ring, you’d think he was a point-to-pointer. I think there’ll be another big day on the Flat with him and he could end up in Galway. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arctic Assassin, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the home straight involving Arctic Assassin, ridden by J

Pietropaolo, unplaced and Bear Right, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, unplaced, where it appeared the two came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Pietropaolo stated that he kicked for a gap which then closed. He further added that he was aware that Bear Right was in front of him. K.G. Kennedy stated that his filly became intimidated from the outside and drifted in, but that he kept his line as best he could. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted. Having been informed of the nature of the enquiry and his right to be accompanied, K.G. Kennedy elected to proceed without accompaniment and Dylan Browne McMonagle accompanied J. Pietropaolo.

An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 29th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.