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he has always threatened to win and has been unlucky. He has always been a great servant and the Ladies First Syndicate had him initially but one of the original members Anne Kane kept him, so I'm delighted she did. He was down to 58 today and was entitled to do it but it was a game performance. He went on softer ground at Naas when his jockey lost an iron and finished sixth. That trip (1m2f 150yds) gives us options as over a mile we were always just getting touched off. Conor O'Dwyer, trainer

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Arch Enemy, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged a bit right up the straight

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Cleary, rider of Nevada Brave, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J. Cleary stated that he was instructed to be good and strong with his mount but he admitted to breaching the whip guidelines for frequency

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that J. Cleary was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended J. Cleary for one raceday

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ragtime Red, at the request of trainer, Anthony McCann, and reported the animal to be lame post race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Clever Capall, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In her evidence, Amy Jo Hayes stated that she was trying to keep her position and to stop her mount from hanging. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Amy Jo Hayes was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Amy Jo Hayes for eight racedays

Anthony McCann, trainer of Ragtime Red, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was lame post race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. C. Cunningham (Chairman), Mr. R. Macauley, Mr. M. Magnier, Mr. A. Ring

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 27th June, 2022 to 30th January, 2023 inclusive