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He was well-entitled to do that. He was second in a valuable race at Leopardstown, Adrian Keatley's horse (Drumconnor Lad) beat him. Then he fell the next day at the second last when he was still in with a chance. He ran well with Aubrey at Navan and might have been a bit keen at Tramore the last day. They went such a good gallop up front that when he got to them, they were empty. He wouldn't want the ground any quicker than that. T M Walsh, trainer

J.C. Gainford, rider of Smithscorner trained by Michael G. Kennedy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount found todays going too slow

The Stewards interviewed C. Brassil, rider of Zarkareva (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that C

Brassil was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency and h, the use of the whip with the arm above shoulder height. Having considered C. Brassil's record in this regard the Stewards suspended C. Brassil for four racedays

The Stewards enquired into an incident turning out of the back on the final circuit involving Great Khan, ridden by S. Fitzgerald, placed fifth, Steer Clear, ridden by A.P. Kelly, unplaced and Batcio (FR), ridden by S. O'Callaghan, placed first, where it appeared that Great Khan got tight for room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Fitzgerald stated that he was squeed up and had to check. A. P. Kelly stated that he thought he had more room and moved across. S. O.'Callaghan stated that he received interference from the horse on his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that A

P. Kelly was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered A. P. Kelly's record in this regard the Stewards suspended A. P. Kelly for three racedays.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase 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 12th June) 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