Clonmel Result

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He won easy and is improving and goes on the ground. The tongue-tie is a big help and ground could be a factor with him. He will probably get an entry in the Michael Purcell Hurdle in Thurles. He is a chaser in the making. M F Morris, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Poli Roi (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported that the animal made an abnormal respiratory noise when examined post race

The Stewards interviewed D.J. McInerney, rider of Ministerforsport, trained by Noel W. O'Neill, concerning his riding in the closing stages of this race where he appeared to stop riding and subsequently lost third place

Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was holding onto nothing on the home turn and having checked for any challengers at that point, he did not check again until halfway between the final hurdle and the winning post. He admitted that he had declined applying any pressure to his mount as the gelding was tired but admitted that he should probably have finished third. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D.J. McInerney was in breach of Rule 212 A (iv). Having taken his previous record into consideration, suspended him for 5 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards which have not won a hurdle race other than one hurdle race value not more than E10,000
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 6lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 30th April, 2017 allowed 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra;