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Very! We were back in third about a furlong down. He's a big long-striding horse and on the tight home bend, he just got very unbalanced. Once I got him straight and balanced in the last furlong, he's come home well. I probably should have gone faster on him and we'll be stepping him up in trip. I think he wants a more galloping track. I won on his mother (Pink Hat) and a few of his siblings so it's been a lucky pedigree. W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms. N. O'Connor, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, that she was unable to positively identify Soleil Couchant, trained by Peter Fahey, from the markings and microchip contained in the passport presented for this horse. Evidence was heard from the trainer's Authorised Representative Ms Sarah Phelan. In her evidence, Ms Sarah Phelan accepted the report of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer. Having considered the evidence and the report, the Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Soleil Couchant under the provisions of Rule 90(iv) and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr F.D. Brickley, rider of Grannys Yaris, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr F.D. Brickley apologised for his actions and informed the Raceday Stewards that it was his second racecourse ride. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Mr F.D. Brickley was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by not allowing his mount at least three strides to respond to the whip. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr F.D. Brickley for four racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Donal H. Gavin (Chairman), Mr. A. Ryan, Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. N. Rooney, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules