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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Holmeister, trained by Michael P

Hourigan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards reviewed an incident on the downhill run before the straight on the final circuit involving Arch Melody, ridden by M.P. O'Connor, placed third, Orcadian Symphony, ridden by R.P. Treacy, unplaced and The Holmeister, ridden by J.B. Foley, unplaced, where it appeared that The Holmeister momentarily got tight for room

Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted

The Stewards interviewed Sabrina J. Harty, trainer of Old Town Road, concerning the conduct of this horse who kicked out at another runner when rounding the bend past the stands this being a recurrence of similar behaviour during his last run at Sligo on the 15th September. S.W. Flanagan informed the Stewards that his mount today, Old Town Road, had leaned out off the bend past the stands and reacted when another runner made contact with his hind quarters by kicking out violently. Sabrina J. Harty accepted that her charge Old Town Road had reacted in a similar manner at the bend past the stands both at Sligo and today. She described her charge as being a thin skinned and cold backed horse but his temperament overall was very good. She further suggested to the Stewards that she would try different training methods and review the tactics being used up to today. Having considered the matter and in view of the case put forward by Sabrina J. Harty, the Stewards advised her that any recurrence of a similar behaviour could render her charge liable for a suspension under Rule 14(iii)

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Nicholas Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Steve McDonogh, Ms. Faith Morris, Mr. Michael Murphy, Mr. L. Walsh

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 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.