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K.M. Donoghue, rider of Mengli Khan, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stopped very quickly

The Stewards interviewed P. Townend, rider of Real Steel (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(c)(unnecessary use) and having taken his record into account cautioned him

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mengli Khan, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;Penalties (handicaps excluded) - ;Winner of three steeplechases or a ;Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra ;Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a ;Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra ;Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra ;
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February, 2019 allowed 4lb Travel Allowance Subject to the usual conditions, Down Royal Race Committee will pay a travel allowance of €1250 towards the transport costs of runners from overseas