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The Stewards fined Andrew Slattery, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Cooldine Bog, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Cooldine Bog in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Stay Humble, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its right hind post race

P. Townend, rider of Stay Humble trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise from the back of the third last

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Padraic O Conaire trained by Mrs. Y. Dunleavy was lame on its off fore leg post race

The Stewards interviewed J.J. Slevin, rider of Gipsy Lee Rose (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(i) (time to respond) and having taken his record into account suspended him for 2 race days

The Stewards interviewed A. Ring, rider of British Art (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(i)(time to respond) and having taken his record into account cautioned him.

A novice hurdle for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 113 or less, also open to horses, which at entry, are rated 114123
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 23rd April for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra; On or after 23rd April for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Note Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less.