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It's a great result for his owner Michael Ronayne. He is an elderly man and is very sick at the moment. He will be watching this from his bed and he'll be delighted, this will give him a real lift. He had plenty of good horses in the past. His son John Joe buys foals and they are a well-respected family. They have Coolcormack Stud in Dungarvan. He is a grand horse. He's had a couple of little problems and we've ironed them out to a certain degree. We will see what the handicapper does and probably box away in a couple of handicaps. He was well-held in a Tramore handicap and he probably has a high enough mark of 106. James thought Michael (O'Sullivan) maybe had the edge over him but you need luck. Declan Queally, trainer

The Raceday Stewards fined Declan Queally, trainer €65 for fitting a hood to Starman (FR) which had not been declared and ordered its removal.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 17th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing