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.It was a very pleasing performance from potentially a very nice horse,. D K Weld, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the home straight involving Fascinating Rock, ridden by P.J. Smullen, winner, Adjusted, ridden by J.P. O'Brien, placed second, Asknotwhat, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, and Maskoon (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, where it appeared interference took place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanations offered and took no further action. K.J. Manning, rider of Austere Approach, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right on leaving the stalls, losing considerable ground. W.J. Lee, rider of Asknotwhat, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left on the turn into the home straight and was eventually eased.

For three yrs old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 5lb;