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It was about time he got his head in front! . He doesn't want that very heavy ground but goes on it without enjoying it. We'll see what happens but he could go for a novice hurdle at Naas in three weeks time. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

C.P. McNamara, rider of Whirling Dervish (GB) trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped novicey in the early part of this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Oscar Thyne, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Oscar Thyne, ridden by Sarah Kavanagh, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned. Gavin Cromwell, trainer, stated that his charge had previously run in Point to Points for Sean Doyle, Handler, and he had acquired the animal from him last December. He said that he instructed the rider to ride somewhere between half and three quarters way back in the field and to ride on the outside to give her mount plenty of light at his hurdles. He was satisfied with the ride having allowed for the fact that his charge ran very keen for much of the race possibly because it was ridden with no cover and furthermore he felt that if the rider had been stronger his charge might have finished closer. In his opinion his charge ran better than expectations and in hindsight his charge would have been better suited to getting cover. Sarah Cavanagh, rider, confirmed the instructions given to her. She added that her mount jumped very good but ran very keen in a steady pace until settling about four furlongs from the finish. She said that she was concerned about her mount getting home and in the circumstances she rode hands and heels while slapping her mount from the third last hurdle. She admitted that through lack of riding opportunities she was not fully fit

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations but advised Sarah Cavanagh that she must be seen to make more of an effort in future. Mr. Robert Dore, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. Laurence McFerran acted as Chairman of the Acting Stewards

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Shackleton Island trained by Paul John Gilligan was found to have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 11lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs;