See also » Murtagh fires in Cork treble via Darius Dark
I am pleasantly surprised as he is a big horse, so I thought it would be a slow process with him. Rory said that when they quickened today he got outpaced, but going that 1m4f distance really suits. He is by Dark Angel, but there is stamina on the dam-sire and Pat Colville (Newtown Anner Stud's racing manager) reminded me that he is from a good family. J P Murtagh, trainer

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from J.P. Murtagh, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Darius Dark, placed first, as compared with its recent form. J.P. Murtagh stated that the better ground and a step up in trip may have brought about the apparent improvement in form today. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted it's contents

S. Foley, rider of Nod Of Approval, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he had to sit for a stride in the straight until a gap opened. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

W.M. Lordan, rider of Sea Of Dubka, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left throughout

A.J. Slattery, rider of Servare (USA), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. G. Coughlan (Chairman), Mr. M. Lyons, Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy, Mr. M. Carroll, Mr. H.T. Hynes

An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.