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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined An'ball (FR), trained by Ray Hackett, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of An'ball (FR), ridden by S.E. Lewis, and trained by Ray Hackett. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. S.E. Lewis, stated that his instructions were to jump off to make it and try to run his best race possible. He said his mount came back under him after jumping the first and second hurdle and was unable to get his mount to travel during the race thereafter. Ray Hackett, confirmed the instructions given. He said his charge lost ground after backing off the first and second hurdle and seemed to struggle from there. He added his charge does come off the bridle during a race and stay on in the closing stages

He added that with a stronger ride his charge may have finished closer. The Stewards received evidence from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Senior handicapper and also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that the animal was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered

D.N. Russell, rider of Rio Lobo trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung and finished lame

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John Powell (Chairman), Mr. Oliver Kearney, Mr. Tony Molloy, Mr. Gerard Coughlan, Mr. M.F.O'Donoghue

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.