See also » Nolan gets his customary Wexford winner

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Teenage Kiss, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and photographic evidence was shown by the IHRB Veterinary Officer. C.G. O'Dwyer accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulations and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C.G. O'Dwyer was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and R.10.3(f)(force). Having considered his clean record in both these regards, they suspended him for two racedays regarding R.10.3(g) and two racedays regarding R.10.3(f)

A.P. Kelly, rider of Sammy Smart (GB), trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his leather snapped after jumping the third last and he pulled up

L.A. McKenna, rider of Riggs, trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.P. Millar, rider of Rue Taylor (FR), concerning his use of the whip throughout this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation and stated that his mount was responding to his whip use and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C.P. Millar was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for five racedays

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Nolan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Rue Taylor (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Paul Nolan, through his Authorised Representative reported that his charge was having his first run in a handicap which may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
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. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 26th June) 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 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.