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Down in grade and they went good and fast which suited her fine. Robbie was good on her, he was nice and patient and when she hit the rising ground she stayed on well. I was a little bit concerned that the five might be a bit sharp, but it is a stiff five here and there was loads of pace in it which helped. Gavin Patrick Cromwell, trainer

Adam Caffrey, rider of Distillate (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout

R.M Mulligan, rider of Sevensees (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the last one hundred yards

J. Kearney, rider of Loma Larnee (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded by the loose horse on the run in

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Step Back In Time, trained by Chris Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left by the loose horse

The Raceday Stewards held the result and enquired into the start of this race where it appeared that Senado Square (GB), ridden by Amy Jo Hayes came out of the stalls riderless. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned in the presence of Andrew Slattery, trainer and master of Amy Jo Hayes. Evidence was also heard from the IHRB Starter Mr. J.R. Banahan. Amy Jo Hayes stated that her mount was difficult in the stalls and she was advised to step off her mount while being assisted by a stall handler. She further stated that she let a shout to the starter that she was not ready before the stalls opened. Mr. J.R. Banahan stated that one horse was withdrawn having gone down in the stalls and he asked the riders if everything was okay and did not hear any shout. He further added that Amy Jo Hayes was at the opposite side of the track to him which may have presented a difficulty in him hearing her

Evidence was also heard from Mr. Andrew Slattery who stated that his charge has a history of being a difficult individual and had to be loaded late as a result of this. Having viewed the recording of the start and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards declared Senado Square a non runner under the provisions of Rule 209(v) before announcing the winner alright. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to a senior racing official under the provisions of Rule 14 for consideration

D. King, rider of Tai Sing Yeh, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded at the start

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Sevensees (GB), ridden by R.M Mulligan, placed third, and Loma Larnee (GB), ridden by J. Kearney, placed second, where it appeared R.M. Mulligan got tight for room on the railing. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Kearney stated that his mount wears cheekpieces and was having a look at the loose horse on his outside but felt he straightened his mount up immediately as he heard a shout. R.M. Mulligan stated that he got tight for room close to the line and felt slight contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise J. Kearney to react faster if in a similar situation in future

The Raceday Stewards informed Ross O'Sullivan, trainer that Samrogue, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 23rd April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules