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I just said to the owner he’s a patient man as he's an eight year-old maiden! The other horse (Youcannotbeserious) is classier but the experience around here told. We’ll see how he is but he may come here for the La Touche on Thursday. He seems to be fine and fresh, and he ran twice last year as well. The ground is not too taxing either. It gets the week off to a good start. E Bolger, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr L.J. Murphy, rider of Ballinasilla, 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 Mr L.J. Murphy was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Mr L.J

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The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. Hugh Hynes, that Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Blue Templar, had weighed in at 1.1 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had no problem at today's weight and had inadvertently forgotten to discard his gloves when weighing in. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr R.W. Barron was in breach of Rule 231. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr R.W. Barron for 2 racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Carrignagapple (GB) trained by Catherine Hamilton was found to have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage

Mr J.C. Barry, rider of Troll D'Oudairies (FR) trained by Daniel G. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having felt lame

The Stewards interviewed Mr T.P. Harney, rider of Any Time (GB), 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 Mr T.P. Harney was in breach of R10(3)(b) by using his whip unnecessarily after his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone and R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr T.P. Harney for 1 raceday.

A steeplechase for Certified Hunters five yrs old and upwards that have between 26th September, 2015 and 24th April, 2019 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth, in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and have not won more than two steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters About three miles over a special
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 2lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules Exclusions Horses that have won a *race other than a Farmers Race or races confined to Certified Hunters.