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Permission was given for Minella Drama (IRE) to wear a red hood to post.

The performance of Hitman which finished sixth of six, beaten 61½ lengths, was considered.

The representative of Paul Nicholls' explanation that Hitman ran flat on this occasion was noted.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of Hitman failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that Fugitif (FR), placed fifth, was never travelling and Kielan Woods reported that Millers Bank (GB), which was pulled up, was never travelling.

Race 5 - 4:05pm.

THE RANDOX SUPPORTS RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) AL DANCER (FR) collided with the rails in the chute on the way out onto the course.

Having been checked by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.

The Stewards wished to hold an enquiry into the false start of Race 5, however the matter was adjourned to Saturday 15 April 2023 to allow the Starters time to review the footage.

The performance of BURROWS SAINT (FR) which finished ninth of nineteen, beaten 78 ¾ lengths, was considered.

The explanation from the representative of W.

P.

Mullins’ that the gelding was never travelling on the Soft going and would prefer a quicker surface was noted.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BURROWS SAINT (FR) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The performance of ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered.

The representative of Dan Skelton could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.