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He had a very good run in the first three-year-old hurdle two years ago and then ran back on the Flat and missed over a year through injury. He’d two runs over hurdles in the winter, but it was proper deep heavy ground, and he didn’t go on it. I know it’s heavy there today, but it’s not winter jumping ground. He’s always had ability, but has had niggles and missed plenty of time. He’s always worked well and maybe having time off helped him as he’s big and backward. He may be a nice dual-purpose horse, but doesn’t want any worse than yielding to soft jumping ground. Yvonne Latta, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Tom McGuinness, trainer, in relation to his charge Esticky End, being difficult to handle prior to being loaded and also relucent to start when the stalls open. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated the application of a hood today may have contributed to his charge been reluctant to race

Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards suspended Esticky End from running in all races for a period of 30 calender days under the provisions of Rule 14 (iii)

W. Joyce, rider of Enquire Within, trained by F.G. Hand, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

J. Cleary, rider of Esticky End, trained by Tom McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the gates

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Rupert McCauley (Chairman), Mr. N.B Wachman, Mr. Noel McCaffrey, Mr. Peter Deane, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from the IHRB Clerk of The Course prior to racing to amend the distance of Races 5 and 6 to 7 furlongs and 200 yards in relation to operational reasons

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 0-60
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.