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The Raceday Stewards interviewed Kevin Healy, rider of Rocky's Howya, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Kevin Healy accepted he was in breach of R.10.3(h)(arm above shoulder height) but not R.10.3(g)(frequency) as he felt he had hit the rail and not his mount on at least one occasion. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found Kevin Healy was in breach of R.10.3(g)and R.10.3(h)and in considering his record in regards to R.10.3(g)(second offence) they suspended him for four racedays and in regards to R.10.3(h) (second offence) they suspended him for four racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Gatsby Grey (FR) trained by Oliver McKiernan was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race

Kevin Healy, rider of Rocky's Howya, trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout

P.T. Enright, rider of Gatsby Grey (FR), trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

An extended handicap steeplechase for ten years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.