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She deserved that. She’d a great run in Naas and a good run in Clonmel before that. I’d say the ground suited her today. She doesn’t like heavy ground. I thought the second (Glenabo Bridge) was the danger as I thought we might turn it around at the weights with the horse that beat her at Naas (fourth home Flashthelights). She seems to be better this year than last year. John J Walsh, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident after jumping the second last hurdle involving Glenabo Bridge, ridden by R.J. Condon and Johanna Yeats, ridden by A. McCurtin, where it appeared that Glenbo Bridge had to check

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.J. Condon stated that his mount missed the second last and lost his position as a result of this. He said he got tight for room, but felt the incident was mainly due to his mount not being able to hold its position. A. McCurtin stated that his mount was travelling well and felt he had left enough room on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action on this occasion other than to advise A. McCurtin to ride with more awareness in future

The Stewards interviewed Mr P.J. O'Neill, rider of Tullyhogue Fort, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. P.J. O'Neill was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they suspended him for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed Mr M. McConville, rider of Flashthelights, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. M

McConville was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and R10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.