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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Enniskerry, trained by Barry Connell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race and to have a wound on his left hind coronet band

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Must Be Obeyed, trained by Thomas Gibney, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

P. Townend, rider of Dads Lad trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free during this race

The Stewards interviewed P.T. Enright, rider of Metersandmasks, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, P.T. Enright admitted that he had exceeded the permissible limit for the use of the whip and apologised for his actions. He added that his mount had idled on the long run in from the final hurdle. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that P.T. Enright was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his recent clean record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned P.T. Enright on this occasion.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.