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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hermann Clermont (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

At the request of the Stewards, J.W. Kennedy, rider of Hermann Clermont (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise during the entire race

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Monsieur Piquer (FR) trained by Christian Delcros, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up

P.T. Enright, rider of Healys Island trained by Barry T. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up

The Stewards received a report from the IHRB Veterinary Officer that Ballybaun Star, placed first, was observed wearing a tongue strap when presented for examination post race, this piece of equipment having not been declared under Rule 194. The Stewards enquired into this matter and called Thomas Gibney, trainer of Ballybaun Star, for an explanation. Thomas Gibney admitted the offence and stated that he applied the tongue strap to his charge as the gelding had always worn one and it would a requirement because of the animals wind. He added that he thought that he had declared the tongue strap and only realised his error when it was brought to his attention after the race

Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Thomas Gibney was in breach of Rule 194 (f) by fitting a tongue strap to Ballybaun Star which was not declared under Rule 194 and wearing it in the race. In accordance with the provisions of Rule 194(h) and using their powers under Rules 14 (i) & (ii), the Stewards fined Thomas Gibney €400.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs