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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line involving Banjaxed (GB), ridden by R.A. Doyle, placed first, Beggars Rock, ridden by S. Fitzgerald, placed third, and El Champo, ridden by T. Power Roche, placed second, where it appeared Beggers Rock may have ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards interviewed T. Power Roche, rider of El Champo, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that T. Power Roche was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays

R.A. Doyle, rider of Banjaxed (GB), trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight after jumping the last

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of On Lovers Walk, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third fence

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Richard Rohan (Chairman), Mr. Steve McDonogh, Ms. Kate Horgan, Mr. Gerard Coughlan, Mr. L. Walsh

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible and that at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs