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Gary (Carroll) said he was slow away and looked about and they didn't go quick. He loved the way he quickened and then he couldn't pull him up. He ran out real strong and it was like he just woke up after the race. He's babyish as ours are, he wouldn't be as professional as the one that ran here on Wednesday (Invasion Day). On a performance like that, with natural improvement, you'd like to be thinking of something like the Windsor Castle but we'll worry about that down the road. It was a good, honest performance. Probably Gary got first run on Colm (O'Donoghue on runner-up Servalan) on the day so you wouldn't get carried away but there should be plenty of improvement. G M Lyons, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Andre Amar, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed first, Ascot Dreamer (GB), ridden by R. Aguiar, placed fourth and Servalan, ridden by C. O'Donoghue, placed second. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. Mr. R. Dore, Acting Steward, did not attend this enquiry

The Stewards met to consider complaints made by Order of Malta personnel and the Racecourse Vet in relation to the attitude and behaviour of Colm O'Donoghue, rider of Servalan, when they offered their assistance when he had become detached from his mount when pulling up after this race. Mr David MacGuinness, Racecourse Vet, stated that he clearly identified himself to Colm O'Donoghue, rider, before asking him about the well being of his mount and whether assistance was required. He stated that the rider responded in an unacceptable manner and had ignored his concerns. In his opinion the rider had displayed a bad attitude in relation to the welfare concerns of the animal

Ms Michelle McCabe and Mr Paddy Talt, Order of Malta personnel, stated that they arrived alongside Colm O'Donoghue in the back straight and tried to ascertain if he needed medical assistance. His responses were verbally abusive and very rude and in their opinion were completely unacceptable considering that they had followed strict post race protocol and furthermore were a voluntary organisation. Colm O'Donoghue disputed that he had used any foul language but apologised to all persons for his attitude which was offset by he being very upset after his saddle had slipped and furthermore being dragged by his horse when dismounted. Colm O'Donoghue called on Mr Tommy McGivern, Starting Stalls personnel, to give evidence concerning the language allegedly used by him and Mr John Lane, Stalls Handler to offer a character reference on his behalf. Having considered the complaints, the evidence offered by all persons and the apology offered, the Stewards were satisfied that Colm O'Donoghue was in breach of Rule 272 in that his behaviour was unacceptable and consequently fined him ?1,000 having taken his record into consideration. .

For two yrs old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 5lb; Fillies allowed 5lb