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T. Power Roche, rider of Without Exception, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount missed the third last hurdle and never travelled thereafter

C. Brassil, rider of Run For Cover, trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left

A. Balfe, rider of Ponderosa Lady, trained by Gerard Keane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled on the ground

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Without Exception, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr B.M. Coonan, rider of My Good Pal, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions stating that he felt some strikes did not connect. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr B.M. Coonan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for six racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr K.P. Healy, rider of Blue Reed (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr K.P. Healy was in breach of Regulation 10.3.(h)(arm above shoulder height) having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N. B. Wachman (Chairman), Mr. C. J. O'Reilly, Mr. A. Byrne, Mr. J. Collins, Mr. A. Ring

Prior to the running of the fifth race, the Raceday Stewards withdrew Centreofattention, trained by E. Bolger, as the horse presented to the IHRB for scanning after saddling as Centreofattention was in fact Don’t Tell Jack, also trained by E. Bolger. It subsequently became apparent that the horse Centreofattention had participated in the second race and not the declared horse Don’t Tell Jack, finishing unplaced. The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr

Frank Berry, Authorised Representative for E.Bolger, M.P. Walsh, rider, Joan Taylor, IHRB Veterinary Officer and James Casey, IHRB Veterinary Assistant. Since the winner alright had been signalled following the second race, the Raceday Stewards were unable to take any further action in relation to that race, and referred the entire matter onto a Senior Racing Official for further investigation. Mr. J. Collins and Mr. C.J. O'Reilly recused themselves from this enquiry

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.