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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Birdsandthebees, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding a false start (second approach) of this race, where it appeared that Mr Alan O'Sullivan, rider of King Ferdinand, T.P. Harney, rider of Jack Holiday, P.K

Donovan, rider of The Little Yank and C.M. Quirke, rider of Sea Road Fill anticipated the start causing a false start. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. Alan O'Sullivan stated that the track layout was narrow and his horse simply followed those next to him. T.P. Harney stated that it was a competitive start and he reacted to the horses on his inner. P.K. Donovan stated that he did not want to be handy but his mount is difficult and simply followed those around him. C.M. Quirke stated that everybody wanted to be handy and his horse went forward with the others. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found each the above named riders in breach of Rule 208(iii)(b)(putting their mount into a trot or canter with a view to taking an advantage before the race was started - flag still up) and in considering their respective records, they suspended Mr. Alan O'Sullivan, T.P Harney and C.M. Quirke for one raceday (first offence) and P.K

Donovan for two racedays (second offence)

P.T. Enright, rider of Winding River, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right turning causing him to catch the rail. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-116
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.