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This was the race we were hoping to win the whole time as it's Aaron's first ride over hurdles - not too many have their first winner on a first ride over hurdles,. We rode her out on Saturday morning, did a piece of work on Sunday and she was great so we said 'why not'. She was immature but is a smashing horse. It is always in the back of your mind to get black-type and if she could sneak into a mares Graded handicap, we could be in business. She is a chaser so the choice will now be to either stay hurdling or go chasing. I wouldn't like to go chasing at this time of year, because they are very hot and the owner wanted her as a chaser, so we'll discuss plans and see. P G Fahey, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Oneknightmoreihope, ridden by Mr L.P. Gilligan, and trained by N.F. Glynn. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr. Gilligan, stated that his instructions were to hang onto him as long as he could as he's a horse that finds nothing off the bridle. He stated that his mount was a bit keen early but jumped well, after the third last he filled him up and nursed him for as long as he could. He stated that had he gone for his horse earlier he'd have pulled himself up. N.F. Glynn, Trainer, confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride given. He stated that he instructed the rider to hold onto the horse for as long as he could as the horse needs coaxing. He said he was delighted with the ride given and it was the very same as the one given at Fairyhouse. He stated that the horse just runs on and runs on but was never going to catch the winner on either day. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer which stated that Oneknightmoreihope was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards taking into account the circumstances of what occurred and the explanations given by Mr. Glynn were not satisfied that Mr. Glynn was in breach of Rule 212 and they noted his explanation. They were however of the opinion that Mr L.P. Gilligan was in breach of Rule 212 A(ii) in that the horse was not seen to be the subject of timely real and substantial effort to achieve its best possible placing and that the rider had not been seen to make the efforts required by this sub-rule and suspended him for 10 race days.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 4lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th November) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing