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Denis is cool! She sort of likes to be ridden cold and Denis worked that out the last day. D M Christie, trainer

B.J. Cooper, rider of Cute Cherry (GB) trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost its action

The Stewards interviewed D.F. O'Regan, rider of Cream Sparkles, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had breached the Regulation and expressed his disappointment at being in breach. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, which included photographic evidence from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, the Stewards were satisfied that D.F. O'Regan was in breach of Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond) and Regulation 10.3(f)(force) and considering his record they suspended him for 2 racedays

225E(i) C.J. Sheeran Ltd H'cap H'dle (Division One) The Stewards interviewed Mr T. Power Roche, rider of Nice To Meet, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had breached the Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. T. Power Roche was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and considering his record, they cautioned him on this occasion

225E(ii) C.J. Sheeran Ltd H'cap H'dle (Division Two) The Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend past the stands involving Arizona Flyer, ridden by T. Joseph Kelly, placed sixth and Dylan Oak, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, unplaced, where it appeared Arizona Flyer ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. T. Joseph Kelly stated that he went for a gap but it closed before he could take it. D.J. O'Keeffe stated that he felt Arizona Flyer on his inner but he had to keep his line as their was horses on his outer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise T. Joseph Kelly to ride with more awareness in future

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Dylan Oak trained by Denis W. Cullen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly

P.K. Donovan, rider of Cable (GB) trained by Patrick G.Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel and pulled up. Subsequently Cable was examined by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who confirmed the animal was found to have blood at both nostrils.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #30,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs