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The Raceday Stewards interviewed Brian Barry, rider of Love Like This, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Brian Barry was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays

H.E Sexton, rider of Lady's Choice, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went wrong and pulled up

E. Walsh, rider of Golden Order, trained by Patrick John Reilly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right at the first

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Friar Hogan, ridden by S.F

O'Keeffe, Button Rock, ridden by Sam Ewing, Island McCoo, ridden by Niall Moore, Lariat (GB), ridden by D

Meyler and Road To The Weir, ridden by A.M. King, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.F. O'Keeffe stated that he felt pressure from the outside. Sam Ewing stated that he felt pressure from the outside. Niall Moore stated that as the horses came round the bend they came in. D

Meyler stated that horses in front of him came in around the bend and caused a knock on effect. A.M. King stated that his mount was taking him forward, but accepted that he was not clear rounding the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.M. King, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for three racedays

The Raceday Stewards received a report from, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J. Smith, rider of The Eggler, weighed in at 1.2lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who apologised stating that after weighing out he had a drink of water and that he misjudged how much he had drank. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Smith was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record, they cautioned him on this occasion

Liam P Cusack, trainer of Lariat (GB), reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge recieved a bump and was struck into and is lame behind post race.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.