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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shudawudacuddagh, trained by James Andrew Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be have lost a right hind shoe in running and to have a delayed recovery

H.E. Sexton, rider of Smallcraftwarning, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference before the home bend

G. Brouder, rider of Bossing It, trained by David M.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident before the home bend involving Shudawudacuddagh, ridden by K.C. Sexton, unplaced, Bossing It, ridden by G. Brouder, placed sixth and Smallcraftwarning, ridden by H.E

Sexton, placed fourth where it appeared interference took place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

K.C. Sexton stated that he received pressure from the outside which caused his mount to overreact. G. Brouder stated that his mount lugged in coming around the bend but that he had made every effort to straighten and correct his mare. H.E. Sexton stated that he felt pressure from the outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found G. Brouder, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2024/2025 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).