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The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference approaching the last fence involving Money Heist, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed third, and Marronstown, ridden by B.W. Harvey, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K.M. Donoghue stated that he ran out of room three strides from the last fence which he felt cost him a place. B.W. Harvey stated that he felt he was clear of Money Heist at the time and that he wasn't aware of K.M. Donoghue until contact was made

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Marronstown had caused interference to Money Heist, he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Now Where Or When, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned a bit right in the closing stages

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Money Heist, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference at the last

B.W. Harvey, rider of Marronstown, trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in the straight

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Peter Law (Chairman), Ms. Allison Millar, Mr. Raymund S. Martin, Mr. Noel Chance, Mr. H. Hynes

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.