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at long last, as he's a long time trying. It's a while since he won his maiden hurdle and he's found things difficult. He got his day and the conditions of the race suited him. He'll probably go for another handicap now and he's for sale as well. Philip Fenton, trainer

A.W. Short, rider of Golden Ferret trained by Paul Stafford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up as the saddle had slipped

C.J. Orr, rider of Justbecool trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Pepper'n Salt trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the first fence

The Stewards interviewed L. Quinlan , rider of Fort William, concerning his use of the whip in the final mile of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, L. Quinlan stated that he was instructed to ride his mount very positively as he was a handy sized animal. He explained that he used the whip down the shoulder as he was not travelling to his fences but accepted that his overall use had breached the whip guidelines and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that L. Quinlan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to give his mount time to respond to the whip. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended L. Quinlan for five racedays

The Stewards interviewed M. Hamill, rider of Secret Cargo, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M. Hamill stated that he lost his claim by riding this winner and in running he had lost count while using the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that M. Hamill was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M. Hamill for two racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Ms. Meta Osborne, Mr. Philip F. Myerscough, Ms. Faith Morris, Mr. L. Walsh

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that, at entry, are rated 102 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs