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it was absolute carnage out there and we were scundered with (slow-starting stablemate) Adams Barbour in the race before. This filly was entitled to come on from the last run and she loves it here. It’s very similar to the gallop we have in at home, the same design. They handle it well and it’s been a lucky track for us. She did a couple of false jumps at the start and Leigh (Roche) just said it had taken a fair bit out of her and he was wondering would she get home but she did. We’ll freshen her up now and find something else. Lee Smyth, trainer

The Stewards interviewed G.F. Carroll, rider of Fit For Function (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, G.F. Carroll stated that he was in a tight finish but accepted that he had breached the guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that G.F. Carroll was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended G.F

Carroll for three racedays

The Stewards informed Patrick Martin, trainer, that his charge Pretty Smart could be liable to a suspension if she repeated her unruly behaviour prior to the start of any future race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Niall Rooney (Chairman), Mr. P.J. O'Connor, Mr. M. Moloney, Mr. H. Hynes

The Stewards received a report from Mr D. Cullen, IHRB Starter, in relation to a problem encountered when he was checking the starting stalls prior to racing. Mr. Cullen informed the Acting Stewards that owing to a mechanical issue the starting stalls would not be in use this evening. He requested permission for all races to start by flag. Ms Tracey O'Meara, IHRB Clerk of the Course stated that she would arrange for the necessary changes to be made to facilitate flag starts. Evidence was also heard from Jason Grogan, H.R.I Stalls Maintainance. Having considered the report and evidence, the Stewards granted permission for all races to be started by flag

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.