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he (winning jockey Darragh O'Keeffe) gave him a super ride even though he was done three out but it was just a rough race. He is better with a good break between his runs and I've made the mistake of running him back quick a few times and it took me a long time to figure it out. We'll try and squeeze another one out of him and he cant get too much for winning that. W J Burke, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference on the approach to the second last fence involving Rock Road, ridden by B. Hayes, placed third and Mister Butler, ridden by P.J. Cawley, unseated rider at the second last fence, where it appeared that Mister Butler ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the interference was caused by B. Hayes riding dangerously. The Stewards using their powers under Rule 214 disqualified Rock Road from third place with the amended result to read; First; Island Master, Second; Invinsible Don, Third; Motcomb Street (USA). Furthermore the Stewards suspended B. Hayes for 14 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee

B. Hayes, rider of Rock Road trained by Michael J. Bowe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount cocked his jaw approaching the second last fence and went to run out before the wing of the fence

The Stewards interviewed S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Invincible Don, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. The IHRB Veterinary Officer furnished a report supported by photographic evidence. Having viewed a recording of the race, considered the evidence and the Veterinary report the Stewards were of the opinion that S.F. O'Keeffe was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive force and R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.F. O'Keeffe for 3 racedays The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Invincible Don, had weighed in at 1.4lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had shed an amount of weight to ride at a very light weight and rehydrated after weighing out. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that S.F. O'Keeffe was in breach of Rule 231 and suspended him for 2 racedays having taken his previous record into consideration

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John Moloney (Chairman), Ms. Jill Farrell, Mr. Maurice Carroll, Mr. Philip McLernon, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-102
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.