See also » Nephin eventually peaks
He ran well at Leopardstown (in June), but I was a little disappointed with him the last day (at Down Royal on Friday). This looked a weak enough race, so we said we'd throw him back in again. He'll be too low (rating) to get into Galway, so we'll look for something else over a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half, maybe somewhere like Sligo might suit. Terry is a good rider and was with me for a year and a half. He was a little bit homesick (for Limerick), so he's a bit closer to home now with Danny Murphy on the Curragh. He's improving and he has followed the same path as Wesley Joyce. Michael Mulvany, trainer

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Michael Mulvany, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Nephin Mountain, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Michael Mulvany reported that his charge may not have stayed the last day and that todays trip may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form

Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given

R.P. Cleary, rider of Coolshine, trained by K.A. Heffernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried off the bend. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

T. Casey, rider of Nephin Mountain, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung off the bend

R.M Mulligan, rider of Music And Song, trained by Thomas Dowling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

An extended handicap for three years old only (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.