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R.P. Cleary, rider of Black Cat Bobby (GB) trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount received a bump from a horse on his inner about one and a half furlongs from the finish

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Whatharm trained by Patrick J.Flynn was struck into on his left hind

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Black Cat Bobby (GB), trained by Ciaran Murphy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving San Andreas, ridden by H.J. Horgan, unplaced, Whatharm, ridden by C.P. Hoban, placed fifth and Black Cat Bobby (GB), ridden by R.P. Cleary, unplaced, where it appeared Whatharm may have caused interference when manoeuvering outwards to make a challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence H.J. Horgan stated that his run had levelled out when Whatharm cut across his mount and he had to take back. R.P. Cleary stated that his run had levelled out when Whatharm came out towards his own mount and he checked when contact was made

C.P. Hoban stated that he was travelling well and was on the heels of Royal Canford when he edged outwards but his mount over reacted to his urgings. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that C.P. Hoban had caused the incident by riding carelessly. Having taken his good record into consideration and furthermore that there were mitigating circumstances, the Stewards suspended C.P

Hoban for one raceday

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Mr. Anthony Byrne, Mr. Michael Murphy, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.