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He was getting no run turning in. Last time at Leopardstown he got slightly boxed in and never got rolling. He probably should have been a bit closer that day and I thought it was going to be the same story today. Cormac gave him a great ride and thank God it opened up for him. He's had three runs where he has hit nothing but traffic problems. Two races Karen (McNeilly, owner) was going to retire him as he's ten year old and he always seems to get a cut on his shin during races, which he has again there. He ran a great race on the Flat last time and it's great that he's got his head in front. He was a keen wee boy in his early days but now he's settling in his races and running to the line. Hopefully he'll get another wee summer race for him. That big galloping track suited him. We're delighted. Paul Traynor, trainer

The Stewards interviewed L.A. McKenna, rider of Kasakh Noir (FR), concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he lost count of his whip use and accepted he was over the whip guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied L.A. McKenna was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency). Having considered his record in this regard and pursuant to Regulation 10.6(a) the Stewards suspended him for 7 racedays

The Stewards interviewed Mr C. Abernethy, rider of Lusis Naturea (GB), concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was going forward and he didn't want to loose the momentum. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. C. Abernethy was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and considering his record in this regard suspended him for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed J.C. Canavan, rider of Made In Pimlico, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was in with a chance as his horse was running on so he continued to use his whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.C. Canavan was in breach of R10.3.(g)(frequency). Having considered his record in this regard and pursuant to R10.6(a) the Stewards suspended him for 7 racedays

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Oromo trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never picked up

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Baltinglass Hill trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the last and his saddle slipped on the run in

The Stewards interviewed C.F. Hart, rider of Nomadic Star, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his horse made a few mistakes in the straight and he used his whip to try and keep him moving forward. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that C.F. Hart was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and R10.3(i)(time to respond) and considering his record in this regard, they suspended him for 4 racedays. Furthermore the Stewards ordered that he attend R.A.C.E. for 1 day for tuition on the correct use of the whip.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
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.
Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive.