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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving This Guy, ridden by S. Foley, Hasiyna, ridden by Jessica Maye and Mina Bonita, ridden by Reese Holohan, where it appeared Mina Bonita suffered pressure from both sides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Arctic Steps, ridden by P

McGettigan, placed second and Jered Maddox (GB), ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed third, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P. McGettigan stated that his filly cocked her head, changed her legs and shied away from the winner. He further added that he changed his stick in an to attempt to straighten up. L.T. McAteer stated that he had to snatch up inside the final furlong to avoid contact when Arctic Steps moved across. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

A.S. Grant, rider of Irish Ballet, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away

S. Foley, rider of This Guy, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left out of the starting stalls

L.T. McAteer, rider of Jered Maddox (GB), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a check in the final furlong

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Bye Bye Now, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right in the finish.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards THAT HAVE RUN AT LEAST ONCE AT DUNDALK BETWEEN 5th NOVEMBER, 2025 AND 13th MARCH, 2026 INCLUSIVE (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.