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The Raceday Stewards granted a request from L. Casey, trainer of Response Finale, for an extra 10 minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB official in accordance with Rule 90(i)

S. Foley, rider of Fleetfootsoldier, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight

A.S. Grant, rider of Sandi O Mali, trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout

L.F. Roche, rider of Alto Sax, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure

K.J. Leonard, rider of Camachero, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room one and a half furlongs down

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Hale Bopp, trained by R.Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned a little right in the straight

J. Kearney, rider of Beat The Devil, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a small bit tight for room one and a half furlongs down

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fleetfootsoldier, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Hell Left Loose (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Phil Heenan, Authorised Representative, reported that the horse benefitted from a good ride from a more experienced rider today. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its contents.

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