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The track probably didn't really suit. We went slow and he was just in my hands,. He's a real stayer. I'd say soft ground and a trip on a galloping track will see him at his best. It was a good race. I rode the second horse before and I think he's a right horse. I'd say that race could work out very well. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Vent D'automne (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg. 10 3 (f) by using his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his record into account suspended him for three race days

The Stewards interviewed Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Castlebrook, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg. 10 3(f)(g) and Reg. 10. 4. and having taken his previous record into account suspended him for five race days

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Tom McDonogh (Chairman) Mr. Anthony Ryan Mr. Donal H. Gavin Mr. Niall Rooney Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

Owing to ground conditions, the Stewards granted permission for the second last fence to be omitted from this evening's steeplechases

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven yrs old only that have not won a *race About two miles, one furlong and 50 yds
Weights - 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules