Thurles Results Sun, 20th Dec, 2020

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Flash De Touzaine (FR), trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a nasal discharge post race

The Stewards interviewed D.P. Holden, rider of Exit Eleven, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that D.P. Holden was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to give his mount at least three strides to respond to the whip. Having taken his previous good record into consideration, the Stewards suspended D.P. Holden for 1 raceday

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Flash De Touzaine (FR) trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle and stopped quickly

B. Hayes, rider of Buck Rogers trained by Michael J. Bowe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right for the last mile of this race

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #3 (third last) to be omitted from this race GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Tom Rudd, Mr. S. McDonogh, Mr. L. Walsh

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 113 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 114-125)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 15th December - for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra On or after 15th December - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra