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He is a lovely horse and we thought up to now he wanted good ground,. We were concerned to see the heavy ground down the back (straight) but he seems to go on any ground now. He was never as well in himself as today. We have no plan but will stay hurdling for the summer. Kieran Purcell, trainer

The Stewards fined N.F. Glynn, trainer, €65 for failing to fit cheekpieces to Oneknightmoreihope, prior to entering the parade ring

The Stewards interviewed J.J. Slevin, rider of Isotope, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race

Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.J

Slevin was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and considering his record in this regard suspended him for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed R.A. Doyle, rider of Place Des Vosges, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he used his whip excessively and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that R.A. Doyle was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and considering his record in this regard suspended him for 1 raceday

The Stewards interviewed J.G. Gilligan, rider of Oneknightmoreihope, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.G. Gilligan was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond) and considering his record suspended him for 1 raceday.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.