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We bought him from Donie Hassett six weeks ago and in fairness, he said he'd be a way better horse over fences. We haven't done a whole lot with him and didn't do enough work to find out so it was all down to Donie and Brian (Hassett). He had a chase rating when we got him, which will probably go up two or three pounds now! . Fences improved him, he jumped really well and Ambrose is a great horseman. Thanks to Ambrose for getting down to 10st8lbs too as I'd say he didn't have much to eat over the last few days. He also has his handicap hurdle mark and we'll have plenty fun for the summer. We have the 30-member syndicate going for two years and they are a great bunch. Terence O'Brien, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter,Mr. P.F. Graffin, regarding the false start in this race. Mr. Graffin stated that he had briefed the riders prior to the race, adding that he warned the riders to slow down on the approach to the start and despite this, some riders anticipated the jump resulting in a false start. P.K. Donovan, rider of Sean Says stated that his mount anticipated that start but he accepted he had was in breach of Rule 208. J.C. Canavan, rider of Carnet De Stage accepted he had jumped off and went forward prior to being instructed to by the starter. M.P. O'Connor, rider of Aherlow accepted he had jumped off too early adding that his mount was wound up and went forward with the other horses. A. McCurtin, rider of Emancipator accepted that he had put his mount in to a canter prior to being instructed to by the starter. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that all 4 riders were in breach of Rule 208

Having considered their records, the Stewards suspended J.C. Canavan, M.P. O'Connor and P.K. Donovan for 1 raceday each. Having considered A. McCurtain's record, the Stewards suspended him for 2 racedays

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Spare Brakes trained by V.C.Ward, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly after the third last.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 10th April) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing