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We sold him after his first run, and he kindly left him with us,. He’s going to Hong Kong now, and will probably travel out in May. That was always the plan. They will take their time with him, and I’d imagine they want him for the Hong Kong Derby. M Halford, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Colfer Me, ridden by S. Foley, placed fifth, Playa Del Puente, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed first and Western Australia, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed second, where it appeared interference occured. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference was accidental in nature and took no further action. Mr. P.N. Reynold (Chairman) absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. L. McFerran acted as chairman

S. Foley, rider of Colfer Me trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran around in front

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Barys (GB), trained by Archie Watson (in GB), at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

For three yrs old only
Weights - 9st 3lb; Fillies allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 Race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra;