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The Stewards enquired into an incident just before the turn in involving Ballyshannon Rose, ridden by J.W

Kennedy, Darrens Hope, ridden by I.J. Power, Jeremys Flame, ridden by L.P. Dempsey and Minella Melody, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, where it appeared Darrens Hope got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.W. Kennedy stated that things got tight when going to the bend. I.J. Power stated that he had to snatch up when he received pressure from both sides. L.P. Dempsey felt he kept his racing line throughout the bend and didn't receive any interference. Rachael Blackmore stated that she had plenty of room to go through the gap and didn't contribute to any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action owing to inconclusive video evidence

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Majestic Maid trained by Michael G. Kennedy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right

P. Townend, rider of Robinnia trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poor early on and lost ground

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Robinnia, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed J.W. Kennedy, rider of Ballyshannon Rose, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had used his whip excessively

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.W. Kennedy was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. R.E. Rohan, Mr. Tom Rudd, Mr. L. Walsh

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 10lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 2lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra