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S. O'Briain, rider of All's Quiet, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost ground at the start, when another runner obstructed his mount from jumping off with the field

The Stewards enquired into course taken by Lilshane, trained by Thomas.P. O'Connor and ridden by K.J. Brouder, where it appeared Lilshane went off course momentarily after a fair start was affected, before rejoined the race having taken the wrong course. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who outlined the difficulties he encountered trying to get his mount to participate and accepted that he had mistakenly taken the wrong course

Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards disqualified Lilshane using their powers under the provisions of Rule 215 and reminded K.J. Brouder of his future responsibilities in this regard

The Stewards interviewed Thomas P.O'Connor, trainer of Lilshane, concerning the behaviour of this horse who misbehaved at the start before unseating his rider passing the stable yard . Having viewed a recording of both incidents and considered the evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee under Rule 14(iii).

A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which, at entry, are rated 123 or less , also open to horses which, at entry, are rated 123 or less in hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra; Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.