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The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the final two hurdles and on the run in involving Lily Light Foot, ridden by K.E Buckley, placed second, and Dicebox, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed first, where it appeared there was interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, K.E. Buckley stated that Dicebox had jumped the third section of the second last hurdle, moved back to his right and the horses made contact which knocked his own mount out of rhythm. He added that his mount had led for a while after the final hurdle but Dicebox moved right making contact close to the line. J.C. Gainford stated that his mount had a good look crossing the road, went left, straightened to jump the second last hurdle and then went right not knowing that Lily Light Foot was on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. In relation to the interference on the run in, the Stewards advised K.E. Buckley to ride with more care. In relation to the interference between the final two hurdles, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.C. Gainford was in breach of Rule 214 by riding carelessly. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended J.C. Gainford for one raceday

The Stewards interviewed J.C. Gainford, rider of Dicebox, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.C. Gainford admitted both offences when reviewing the video evidence. He apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.C. Gainford was in breach of R10(3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height and R10(3)(i) by using his whip and not allowing his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended J.C. Gainford for three racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman), Mr. James Hunt, Mr. Raymund S. Martin, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.