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he’s been an unlucky horse and has been second a lot of times. He’s had a few hard luck stories. He’s had a few niggles but we’re back motoring well now and he jumped well today. A J Martin, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Nelly's Money, trained by Robert Tyner, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran too keen early on in this race

The Stewards requested a report from A.J.Martin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sil Ver Klass (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Cork on the 8th January where he finished last of eight runners beaten 32.75 lengths by the winner Street Value. Ms Cathy O'Leary, Authorised representative of A.J

Martin, trainer, reported that their charge did not get home or jump great in the heavy ground conditions at Cork whereas today the sounder underfoot conditions, the shorter distance of the race and his fluent jumping all contributed to the return to form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Nelly's Money, ridden by B. Hayes, and trained by Robert Tyner with reference to the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the trainer's representative and rider concerned. Mary Tyner, Authorised representative of Robert Tyner, stated that the intention was to jump off towards the rear of the field as the filly can be too free, creep into the race as she races best when on the bridle and get her to finish out her race. She added that their charge had failed to get home on most of her runs and different tactics had been tried in the past. On viewing the video she felt that having run free early on today, the filly probably blew up but stayed on again in the closing stages. She expressed her satisfaction with the ride. B. Hayes, rider, confirmed the riding instructions and stated that a good jump at the first fence set the filly alight and she ran too keen after that. He added that he took a wide route in the straight having walked the track earlier but when he let the filly down to run between the final two fences, she just kept going at the same pace. He knew he was holding onto nothing but she still ran on from the back of the last fence. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations of both persons

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nelly's Money, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal but coughed twice. Samples were taken for analysis.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.