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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the second last hurdle involving A Tipp For Gold, ridden by S.F

O'Keeffe, placed third, and Fleur In The Park, ridden by C.M. Quirke, placed fourth,and Joystick, ridden by P

Townend, placed second, where it appeared that they got close together after the second last hurdle. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N B Wachman (Chairman), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. Pierce G. Molony, Mr. Peter G. Deane, Mr. P. Deegan

Due to rail alignments the Raceday Stewards granted permission for the distance of races one, two, four and six to be increased to 1 mile 7 furlongs and 149 yards.

Prior to the running of race six the Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk Of The Course, Mr

Brendan Sheridan that following further heavy downpours he found the Chase course to be unraceable due to waterlogging. The Racedays Stewards therefore ordered the abandonment of races seven and eight

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards
Weights - 11st Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra