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She had a great run on her first run over fences at Tramore and she was only beaten three lengths by a horse who won since,. She had run in point to points before I got her and while she fell twice over fences, at least she had that point to point experience inside her. John Kilbane, the man who owns her, fell off a ladder this morning and had a bad fall. He's ok but had a bad fall. Michael Winters, trainer

J.J. Slevin, rider of Crimson Chief trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped left

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Commandant, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount was carried off the track by an injured horse

P. Townend, rider of Port Rashid trained by Timothy Townend, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a mistake at the second last, tired and was pulled up thereafter

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Tiantu, ridden and trained by Mr P. Power. Evidence was heard from the rider/trainer concerned. Mr Power outlined his charges previous form of failing to finish out his races when ridden prominently and with this in mind, he opted to ride from off the pace, get his mount jumping and to do the best he could. He said his mount jumped and travelled well in what was his first chase and was not inconvenienced by the fallers or passing the stable yard. He said his mount momentarily came off the bridle turning out of the back, but rallied down the hill and stayed on past tired horses in the closing stages. He further added that he may have got the tactics wrong on this occasion, but was still satisfied that he had achieved his best possible placing under a hands and heels ride

The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Tiantu was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered in relation to the running and riding of Tiantu

During the course of this enquiry Mr. Power made reference to a joint ownership and training arrangement, which he accepted was not registered and in view of this, the Stewards referred this matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdles
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 110 or more; are excluded from this race ; Note - Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible; for a handicap hurdle rating may enter; and run provided their hurdle rating; is 109 or less