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M.M. McDonagh, rider of Humm Baby trained by Michael Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was confirmed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported Humm Baby had blood at both nostrils post race

The Stewards requested a report from John Patrick Ryan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kitty Galore, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Cork on the 17th of October 2021 where she pulled up

Mr. John Ryan stated that the good ground on that occasion combined with a fast run race gave his charge a fright early on and she didn't perform thereafter. He added that the softer surface today allowed Kitty Galore to control the race from the front and this in his opinion brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations offered

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John G. Moloney (Chairman), Mr. Maurice Carroll, Mr. Patrick Coveney, Mr. Denis Hickey, Mr. M.F. O'Donoughue

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won more than two steeplechases
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs
Penalties - (to count from 3rd May, 2020) Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra Of two steeplechases or one value #10,000 10lb extra