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Thank God for that. Gareth gave him a good ride. He's great value for his 7lb claim. I'd like to give him more opportunities. He said he had plenty of horse coming to the last but he just idled a bit in front. He'll be better on better ground. He'll mix it over three codes during the summer and we'll have a bit of fun with him. He's a summer horse and we might look at an opportunity hurdle over two and a half in Punchestown. A L T Moore, trainer

The Stewards enquired into two separate incidents in the latter stages of this race, the first incident involving Back Off Mate, ridden by G. Malone, placed first and Mighty Whitey, ridden by M.P. Butler, placed second. The second incident closer to the finish involving Mighty Whitey and Theoystercatcher, ridden by P.T. Enright, placed third. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. The Stewards received a report from P.L. Malone , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that S.A. Shortall , nominated rider of Theoystercatcher , would have to carry 3lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had recently returned from a pelvic injury and had expected to carry the nominated 2lbs overweight but was unable to do so. Evidence was also heard from P.A. Fahy, trainer of Theoystercatcher. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that S.A. Shortall was in breach of Rule 195(i) and using their powers under Rule 198 they did not allow him to ride at 3lbs overweight. The Stewards fined S.A. Shortall €150 for this breach of rule. The Stewards interviewed G. Malone, rider of Back Off Mate, concerning his use of the whip in 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 G. Malone was in breach of R10(3)(a) by hitting his mount in front of the saddle while the whip was held in the forehand position and R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency. The Stewards cautioned G. Malone having taken his clean previous record into consideration. The Stewards interviewed M.P. Butler, rider of Mighty Whitey, 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 M.P. Butler was in breach of R10(4) by failing to give his mount time to respond to the whip and consequently cautioned him having taken his clean recent record into consideration.

An extended handicap hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won