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The runner-up picked up when we got to him so maybe we were lucky not be be in an earlier battle with him. My little lad is tough and had the luck with his head down for the photo. He is a fun little horse, is easy train, bounces out every morning and does whatever you ask him to do. I'll keep him on the flat at the minute, he is young so I'll give him a chance to mature before we go back jumping. He handles Dundalk so that is an option for the winter. Ray Hackett, trainer

The Stewards reviewed an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Walnut Beach, ridden by M.A. Enright, placed fifth, Happy Company, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed third and Sequoiaspirit, ridden by P.A. Harnett, placed first, where it appeared that Walnut Beach checked momentarily when racing between the other two horses. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John Moloney (Chairman), The Hon Mrs. Justice S. Keegan, Mr. Paddy Dowling, Mr. P.D. Matthews

The Stewards met to consider a report from Mr. C. Gordan, IHRB Head of Security, in relation to the conduct of Shane Lyons, Employee of G.M. Lyons, trainer, at the time of the "trot up" procedure prior to entering the stable yard. Mr Gordon stated that the trotting up of horses on arrival at a racecourse was a well defined procedure but Shane Lyons had refused to have one of their runners trotted up on arrival at the request of Ms Joan Taylor, IHRB Veterinary Officer on that duty and became loud and aggressive towards her. Ms Taylor stated that G.M. Lyons had five runners here today and there was no problem with his staff complying to her requests in relation to the first four runners. She added that Shane Lyons had refused to comply with her request in relation to their fifth horse. She expressed that she was accosted by Shane Lyons at a later time and felt intimidated by his raised voice and aggressive attitude. Mr Frank Clune, IHRB Security Officer confirmed the evidence of Mr Gordon and Ms Taylor having witnessed it from the work area of the Veterinary Officer. Shane Lyons detailed his staff situation today and confirmed to the Stewards that G.M. Lyons, trainer, had an agreement with Dr Lynn Hillyer IHRB Chief Veterinary Officer, that their runners could proceed directly to their stables on arrival before returning back to the "trot up" area for examination. He said that he was acting on his employers policy in relation to all their runners. At the conclusion of his evidence, Shane Lyons apologised to Ms. Taylor for his behaviour towards her in the stable yard. Bernard Caldwell, ISSA Chairman, confirmed that a meeting had taken place with Dr. Lynn Hillyer and she had confirmed to the ISSA that runners could proceed straight to their stables on arrival at the racecourse and then return to the "trot up" area. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards noted that Shane Lyons had apologised to Ms Taylor but reminded him that he could not address a similar situation in the manner used today

They further informed all parties that they would check out the "trot up" protocols with the IHRB to get them regularised to treat every trainer equally.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs 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.