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They went plenty quick up front and I told Gary to take his time as there were three confirmed front-runners. It was his first run in a handicap (hurdle) and he jumped a little sketchy at times. I wanted him to be given a chance to find his feet and he showed how tough and gutsy he is in the last half-furlong. He’s only four and will be a lovely horse in time. Maybe we’ll look at Galway but Listowel would be the main thing on my mind. A lot of the Syndicate are from Limerick and there is a good crowd of them here this evening. They are real racing enthusiasts and love going racing. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the back straight on the first circuit involving Harvey's Quay, ridden by A.P. Kelly, and Cozone (GB), ridden by J. Smith where it appeared that Cozone ran short of room

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence J. Smith stated that he was forced to take a check when the gap closed on the inside between the fourth and fifth hurdle in the back straight. A.P. Kelly stated that he felt he was returning to his racing line on the inside when he felt slight contact from Cozone on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found A.P. Kelly was in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed G.B. Noonan, rider of Tory Reel, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. G.B. Noonan accepted that he was in breach and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found G.B. Noonan was in breach of R.10.3(i)(time to respond) and considering his record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 16th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing