See also » Reappearing Sutton Hoo makes the breakthrough
As a two-year-old we thought that soft ground could have helped, but hindsight turned out it was probably a mistake running at Listowel. We have learned from these things. We liked him as a two-year-old, he was a little bit weak after the Listowel run and, obviously, we gave him his break. We were very happy with him throughout the winter and when he worked up here during the winter, he loved the surface. He has developed massively and has turned into a very big, strong horse now compared to his two-year-old physique. Natalia Lupini, trainer

The Raceday Stewards informed Mr Micheal Halford the Authorised Representative for Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer, that Casamorati, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Path To Power (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.A. Heffernan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Mr Craig Bryson the Authorised Representative of Natalia Lupini, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sutton Hoo, placed first, as compared with it's most recent run

Mr Craig Bryson stated that Sutton Hoo didn't handle the soft ground last time out and returning to a sounder surface may have brought about today's apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the report

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Path To Power (GB), trained by Josh Halley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around under pressure

W.J. Lee, rider of Chicago Moon, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled left towards the rail when turning into the home straight

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Michael Butler trainer of Annestown had received a report from the rider who had stated that the animal had lost it's action

Annestown was subsequently examined by the IHRB Veterinary Officer who reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. P. Molony (Chairman), Mr. R. Dore, Mr. R. Martin, Mr. D. McCormack, Mr. L. Aspell

For three years old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.