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The Stewards interviewed R.P. Geoghegan, rider of Merry Moves, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, R.P. Geoghegan accepted that he had breached the whip guidelines in relation to frequency and time to respond. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that R.P. Geoghegan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to give his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.P. Geoghegan for eleven racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Camilla's Choice, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a bilateral nasal discharge post race

At the request of the Stewards, M.M. McDonagh, rider of Camilla's Choice, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount is small in stature and did not jump fluently

M.P. O'Connor, rider of So Ladylike trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly and was pulled up

The Stewards interviewed M.J. Molloy, rider of Ocean Legacy, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M.J. Molloy admitted that he had used his whip with his arm above shoulder height and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that M.J. Molloy was in breach of R10(3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M.J. Molloy for one raceday.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 4th November) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing