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B. Hayes, rider of Glendine River trained by Dermot P. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake with a circuit to go. G.N. Fox, rider of Kennedys Mor trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst and following this, Kennedys Mor was examined by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who reported the animal to have blood on the nose following exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage". A.E. Lynch, rider of Prince Garyantle trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount gurgled on pulling up. D.J. Mullins, rider of Small World trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third. The Stewards interviewed J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of The Rite Article, concerning his use of the whip in in the closing 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 the rider was in breach of Regulation 10. 3(a), 10.3(f) and Regulation 10.4. Having taken his previous good record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended him for one raceday.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible (116 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.