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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dream Once More, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Stephen Kiely, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Inchiquin Star, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Fairyhouse on the 12th of October. Paul Stephen Kiely reported that the return to the softer surface and application of first time cheekpieces may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given

T.P. Harney, rider of Not My Problem (GB), trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race 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 24th October) 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