See also » Smooth Tom wins Amateur Riders Derby under Adam Ryan
He's a versatile horse and I think he'll stay two miles,. I forgot to enter him for the Irish Cesarewitch this year and I'd say it will suit him. We might run him in the Grade 3 hurdle at Down Royal on Friday week if he's alright and give him a little break then. The handicapper can't touch him there at the weights as the second is rated 86. There is also the Listed Finale Stakes back here on the last day but I'll probably run him over hurdles, he likes small fields. He ran well the last day, it was kind of a non event with Daddy Long Legs going out in front and he didn't follow him. He rode for second and got second. He was second in the Lincoln as well this year so he's very versatile. Keith Donoghue rode him in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown last year and thought he'd be an ideal horse for a Galway Hurdle but we had to give him a break at that stage. Adam is a very good rider. A few things went wrong for him this year and he's gone through a lean spell so it's great for him to get a winner. He's well able to ride. Andrew Slattery, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr C. Lamon, rider of Essential Part, 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 the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. C. Lamon was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the unnecessary hitting of the horse when his chance of winning or being placed is clearly gone and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr. C. Lamon for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss M. Walsh, rider of Lord Erskine, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss M. Walsh was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, exccessive frequency, and having considered her record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Miss. M. Walsh for five racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Ms M. Barcoe, rider of Influential Lady, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Ms. M. Barcoe was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the unnecessary hitting of the horse when its chance of winning or being placed is clearly gone and having considered her record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended Ms. M. Barcoe for two racedays.

For three years old and upwards that since 1st September, 2023 have not won a weight-for-age race value more than #12,000
Weights - 3-y-o 11st 1lbs 4-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
Penalties - Penalty - (to count from 1st September, 2023) Winner of a race 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race