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It's great for Kevin as he has had issues and is back working with me for three or four weeks. He has his head down now and fingers crossed he can go on from here and get back to where he was a couple of years ago. He is a great rider and hopefully every thing goes right for him now. He will be a big asset for the yard,. He had an operation on his wrist at Christmas and today was his first day back; he was going to start back on Saturday and I said to leave it to today as I had Peregrine and Room To Roam (in the opener). Also a big thanks must go to the owners for giving Kevin the spin. Peter Fahey, trainer

The Stewards interviewed J.S. McGarvey, rider of Don't Touch It, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 J.S. McGarvey was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards cautioned J.S. McGarvey on this occasion

The Stewards interviewed K.C. Sexton, rider of Peregrine Run, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 K.C. Sexton was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards cautioned K.C. Sexton on this occasion.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 allowed 3lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st December, 2018 Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra;