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Mikey gets a great tune out of him, he's very laid-back but he gets on with him,. He won a hunter chase well in Clonmel last year. He runs better fresh because he disappointed at the end of last season. We'll tick away with him and at least he's won one anyway. We could go back for the Tetratema (Hunters Chase) at Gowran with him. W J Burke, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. O'Connor, rider of Grange Island, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted he had breached the whip Regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. M.J. O'Connor was in breach of R10.3(h)(arm above shoulder) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 2 racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr E. Mahon, rider of Dromleigh, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted he had breached the whip Regulation and apologised . Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. E. Mahon was in breach of R10.3(h)(arm above shoulder) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 4 racedays

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last fence involving Dromleigh, ridden by Mr E. Mahon, placed third, and Global Assembly (GB), ridden by Mr B. O'Neill, placed second, where it appeared Dromleigh, had to check and switch course. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won more than two Steeplechases confined to Certified Hunters and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 19th September, 2020 and 19th November, 2023
Weights - 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two steeplechases 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance withRule 78 for the 2023/2024 season for eachhorse engaged must be registered at theOffices of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh,Co. Kildare not later than 17th November, 2023or the horse will not be qualified to start.