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D.E. Mullins, rider of Divin Desir (FR) trained by I.Madden, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slightly outclassed

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Ms. Colleen Murphy, that K.M. Donoghue, rider of Make My Heart Fly, presented himself at scales and attempted to weigh out wearing a body protector with the harness removed. Evidence was heard from Ms. Murphy who stated that K.M. Donoghue had assured her that he had a harness attached to his body protector, however when asked to verify this it transpired that piece of equipment was missing. K.M. Donoghue confirmed the report of the Clerk of the Scales and added that his intention was to change his normal harness for a lighter one and forgot to attach same before weighing out. Ms

Teresa Behan, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Security Official in the weigh room area confirmed the report of the Clerk of the Scales. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that K.M. Donoghue was in breach of Rule 198 (v) and suspended him for 7 racedays

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 1st September, 2019 and since then have not won more than two steeplechases
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs; Allowance - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February, 2020 allowed 4lb HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two steeplechases 10lb extra