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I'm delighted with him. He won his bumper and was placed over hurdles. I think he's a stayer and the last day we kind of rode him the wrong way in a better race. I've liked him for a while and I wasn't surprised to see that. He probably has his level, I'm not sure, but I'm charmed to have a winner here today. We'll get him back home now and talk with the two boys (Brian and Tom Groarke). We won't go again quickly with him, there might be something at the Thyestes meeting for him. We'll see how he improves from here. Ms Margaret Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A. Harvey, rider of The Story So Far, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had missed with one of his strikes and felt he was not in breach as a result. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A. Harvey was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday stewards suspended A

Harvey for two racedays. On examination the IHRB Veterinary Officer indicated the animal may have been marked and produced photographic evidence to the Raceday Stewards and A. Harvey provided evidence to account for his whip use which the Raceday Stewards noted as they felt the photographic evidence was inconclusive

However, after receiving updated photographic evidence form the IHRB Veterinary Officer the Raceday Stewards reinterviewed A. Harvey who stated that he could not account for the marks. Evidence was also heard from the IHRB Veterinary Officer. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A. Harvey was in breach of Regulation 10.3.f, excessive force and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended A. Harvey for four racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Sam Ewing, rider of Boston Beach, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had not used his whip any differently to usual and felt the camera angle made it look like he was high with his whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Sam Ewing was in breach of Regulation 10.3.h, arm above shoulder height, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Sam Ewing for two racedays.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116 that are EBF eligible
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.