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The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Smith, rider of Kish Bank, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who said he had used the whip on a number of occasions after the last as he didn't know how far clear he was of the second horse. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(c)(unnecessary use of the whip when the race is clearly won) and have considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for 4 racedays.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #30,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs