See also » Birthday success for McGuinness as Go Athletico strikes in the Scurry
It's a nice birthday present, I'm the big six oh today,. I suppose class is permanent and form is temporary and he did lose his form big time. He slipped back down and we were very disappointed with him. He does want juice in the ground. The ground is kind, I wouldn't say it’s slow or anything but it is beautiful. He's a good horse, we were beating Big Gossey off levels 18 months ago here in group races and he's definitely come back. He was in really good form. We went back to five last time and we probably shouldn't have. It think six or seven is his real trip now. He'll probably pitch up in Galway now in the Ahonoora, that's where he’s going to go next. I’m delighted for the lads, Jimmy (Fairhurst) is a big patron and big supporter of mine, and for Cyril (McMullan). The other two horses (Goal Exceeded and Apache Outlaw, finished 7th and 8th) ran very well for me as well so I’m delighted. We were mad keen to get him back (at the sales). I just felt if we could get him back at all there always going to be a day like this in him, whether or not he could get back to group company. I'd have to win two Listed races to get the same prize money. With a gelding like that I'd rather go for good premier handicaps. I'm delighted for the horse and all the boys involved. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident as the horses left the stalls involving Tango Flare, ridden by J.A

Heffernan, unplaced, and Dandyville, ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, where it appeared Dandyville jumped right into Tango Flare. 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 in the closing stages of this race involving Big Gossey, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, and Moltophino, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fifth, where it appeared Moltophino edged out creating a gap. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R. Whearty stated that his race was run and he had to sit as the horse on his outside edged out. C. D. Hayes stated that he leaned right off the heels of the horse in front. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 7th July, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2024 (105 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.