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I think he will run over fences at Tipperary next on the 12th of May. This was just in between, we took a chance and it worked out. He is improving away and he got a grand ride. Hopefully there will be another day in him and I think he will be a nice horse over fences. Eamonn O'Connell, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Definite Earl, ridden by R.C. Colgan, and trained by D.Broad. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. R.C. Colgan, stated that his instructions were to jump behind the leaders, get settled and pick up as much prizemoney as possible. In the race he jumped off behind the leaders but struggled and never travelled. He nursed him home and he ran on for second passing beaten horses after the last. He stated that he squeezed and hunted the horse along throughout. D.Broad, confirmed the instructions to the rider. He felt that the front runners would take each other on in front and he wanted his horse settled behind them. He stated the horse previously stopped to a walk in Sligo and was having his first run back after a break in Limerick last time. He was fit and well today but stated that the horse has made a noise at home so a tongue strap was applied today. He stated that he was very satisfied with the ride. His future plans with the horse were to mix it with hurdles and chasing in the medium term. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who stated that Definite Earl was examined and found to be post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found D. Broad and R.C. Colgan in breach of Rule 212 and having taken their records into account fined D. Broad ?2000, suspended R.C. Colgan for 21 days and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee and suspended Definite Earl from racing for 60 days.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 116 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb
Penalties - Performances before 11th April for every 1lb above the rating of 109 1lb extra; On or after 11th April for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the descretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 116 or less.