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Walsh who hurled for Wexford for years. We hurled together for years as well. It's great to have a winner for the local lads. He got the run of it today, he went out and nothing came near him. He made his usual couple of mistakes but thankfully there was nothing close enough to him to take advantage of that. I'm just glad he won. Paul Nolan, trainer

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Feathered Gold, trained by Shane Patrick O'Brien, for failing to present the animal for identification in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i)

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of My Boy Bob, ridden by Ms K.L. Derwin, and trained by A.J.Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Ms K.L. Derwin, stated that she was instructed to get her mount settled, get him in his comfort zone, follow her own initiative from there and to do her best and ensure that she got home in tact. She reminded the Stewards that she had travelled to the trainers yard recently to familiarise herself with this animal as he can be very keen. During a review of the video recording of this race, Ms Derwin described her ride from the start and firstly advised that she was further back passing the stands having been pushed out by another horse. As the race progressed she added that her mount settled in a race run at a good gallop and moved up slowly before the home turn when being squeezed. She described her mount as making a mistake at the second last hurdle but picked up when pressure was applied and ran on to finish third. In her own opinion, she felt that any pressure applied before the home turn would not have been rewarded with a third placing. A.J.Martin, confirmed the riding instructions by adding that he wanted his charge to jump off about three quarters way back in the field. He added that he had also told the rider to keep a hold of her mount and to get him balanced. He described the rider as being very inexperienced and in his opinion she should have taken a closer position before the home turn. He advised the Stewards that his charge was having his first run in a handicap today

The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that My Boy Bob was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted A.J. Martin's explanation. However, the Stewards were of the opinion that Ms K.L. Derwin was in breach of Rule

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 10st 4lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 12th December) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing