See also » Satono Chevalier scores again for Flannery
It is grand to win a local race, and the ground came up right. I thought he was a bit flat during the week so I wasn't going to run him, but the ground was in his favour and everything else was good. He is what he is and if he gets half-left alone (by the handicapper), he might win another one somewhere along the line. We might have Listowel in mind in September too. M K Flannery, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Quatre Bras, trained by Richard John O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Battle Of Maldon, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be be blowing hard post race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong, involving Satono Chevalier, ridden by P.A

Harnett, placed first, and Chemdawg, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second, where it appeared slight contact was made between the two. 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 the running and riding of Eben Zaabeel (GB), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and trained by A.J.Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainers Authorised Representative, Ms. Cathy O'Leary. J.A. Heffernan stated that his instructions were to try and get his mount to relax and not to be amongst horses. He stated that his mount has a wind problem and he kept filling him up to come home well. He added that he is a free going horse who wears a tongue tie and was delighted with the run. He further added that his mount has been running too free in his previous runs and wasn't coming home. When questioned on his riding in the straight, he stated that he used his whip twice and kept a straight line up the straight. Ms. Cathy O'Leary confirmed the instructions given and expressed her satisfaction with the ride. She added that he is a very head strong horse who would be hard to settle on the ground and she was happy with both the ride and the run. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.A. Heffernan and A.J. Martin in breach of Rule 212(A)(ii)(failing to obtain from the Horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place)

Having considered J.A. Heffernans clean record in this regard, they suspended him for fourteen racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee. Having considered A.J. Martins clean record in this regard, they fined him €3000. Furthermore, they suspended Eben Zaabeel for 60 days in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212(c)(d)

L.T. McAteer, rider of Chemdawg, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump a furlong down

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident about a furlong after leaving the stalls involving Dawn Coming, ridden by Adam Caffrey, and Eben Zaabeel (GB), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, where it appeared Dawn Coming had to take a check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Michael Moloney (Chairman), Mr. Patrick Dowling, Mr. Con O'Mahony, Mr. Bernard Smullen, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.