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I was a bit worried about the ground but it was drying here all the time, and the drainage job here seems to have worked well. Chris said he was a horse that might just suit Galway as he has good early pace and seems to cruise along. I nearly didn’t run him today only there was such a small field. They are running well, and we had six seconds in the last ten days so it’s nice to get a winner. Michael Mulvany, trainer

The Stewards fined W.T. Farrell, trainer, ?65 for fitting the incorrect equipment to Santorini Sun, on entering the parade ring.

For three yrs old only which at entry, are rated 70 or less, also open to horses, which at entry, are rated 7185
Weights - 8st 9lb
Penalties - Performances before May 17th for every 1lb above the rating of 70 1lb extra; On or after May 17th for each race won 5lb extra; Horses that have not run three times and/or do not have a published handicap rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 85 or less.