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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Double Kodiac, trained by Noel C. Kelly, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Final Fantasy (GB) trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very keen and hung badly

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of She's Good Company trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bad bump on the first bend

The Stewards interviewed Cillian McConnell, rider of Kartayaz, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Cillian McConnell admitted that he had breached the whip guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Cillian McConnell was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Cillian McConnell for six racedays pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a)

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the first bend involving Munfallet, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, Final Fantasy (GB), ridden by J.J.G Ryan, She's Good Company, ridden by C. J. MacRedmond and Samaritaine (GB), ridden by Aileen O'Sullivan, where it appeared that Final Fantasy (GB) may have tightened the runners on her inside at that point. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence N.G. McCullagh stated that he had the rail position and got tightened from the outside. Aileen O'Sullivan stated that she was alongside N.G

McCullagh when she received pressure from her outside and had to check. C.J. MacRedmond stated that he had to check off the heels of Final Fantasy (GB) when that animal moved across in front of him. J.J.G. Ryan stated that his mount got very keen, started to hang in badly and he got no response from her when he attempted to correct her. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found J.J.G. Ryan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for three racedays. Ms Elaine O'Farrell accompanied J.J.G. Ryan at this enquiry.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 7lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 28th June, 2021 to 31st January, 2022 inclusive