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Chris (Hayes) had him in a lovely position throughout. When you are drawn wide here it is important to go and get a position otherwise you will be forced very wide over the nine furlongs, but he got him out and got him over. He tracked Ryan (Moore, on leader Mississippi Rover) and the plan was to have a go at him in the final furlong and that is just what he did. We’ll see how he comes out of the race and another sponsored handicap will be the plan for him. He was gelded and just took a bit of time to come to himself. This was a lovely race for a three-year-old and he had been working nicely. D K Weld, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shiota, trained by Joseph G. Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Viking Invasion, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference after a furlong and a half

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately one and half furlongs after the start involving Viking Invasion, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, unplaced, Dignam, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed fifth, Iron Fist, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, unplaced, Lady In Paris (GB), ridden by S. Foley, placed third, and Sujet (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed first, where it appeared Iron Fist clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

D. P. McDonogh stated that he ran up on heels when the horse in front of him clipped a heel. D. McMonagle stated that things got rough because the horse on the inside was running very keen. K. G. Kennedy stated that his mount was keen and he had to take a check when he received pressure from his outside. S. Foley stated that his mount was hit from behind causing it to turn out and come off the rail. C. D. Hayes stated that he maintained his line but heard a shout and received a bump from his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by Iron Fist running very free and they took no further action other than to advise C. D. Hayes to allow extra room when a rider appears to be in difficulty.

An extended handicap for three years old only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 16th June, 2025 and are eligible for a handicap rating (100 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.