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He was second here in a handicap so he handles here and he stays. With a rating of 89 you don't expect to win a maiden hurdle. He ran disappointingly the last day in Tipperary but the ground was very soft and heavy. We said we would give him a run here as I knew he would stay and he operates on the track. The lack of rain probably helped. Ryan is very strong in a finish. The other horse (Alexharwill) was second in the third race. At least it is nice to get one. He (Ruler Of Dubai) will probably go chasing later in the year. L Young, trainer

Sarah Kavanagh, rider of I Don't Get It trained by Neill McCluskey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount slipped going into the first hurdle

The Stewards requested a report from L.Young, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Ruler Of Dubai, placed first, as compared with its recent form. L. Young stated that his charge had previous good runs at Tramore and Downpatrick. He added that he had found the ground too slow last time out and the better ground today had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs