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Prior to the meeting, the Raceday Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Mr. B. Sheridan, to amend the distance of this race to 2 miles and 37 yards, due to necessary rail realignment

Owing to low-lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle 4 to be omitted from this race

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Mordor (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mordor (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a wound to his right hind coronet band but was otherwise post race normal

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Saint Le Fort (FR), ridden by B. Hayes, and trained by Philip Fenton. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. B. Hayes, stated that his instructions were to try his best and come home strongly. He put his mount into the race as they climbed the hill, he was trying to go forward but was flat out at that stage. He stated that this is a very green horse having its first ever run. He stated that he made a mistake at the first and didn't jump well early. He got further back than planned as his mount was slow at his hurdles due to greenness. As they turn in they stack up and it turns into a sprint home where his horse goes past tired horses up the straight. He rides aggressively in the straight, steadies him at the last where he makes another mistake. Philip Fenton, confirmed the instructions given to the rider. Ideally he wanted him to sit mid division but accepted that he couldn't due to several errors. He stated that this is a horse that never ran in a schooling hurdle as his hurdling was good at home. He felt the horse made many mistakes which led to him getting too far back. He stated that he was satisfied with the ride given the mistakes and the novicey nature of the horse

The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Saint Le Fort (FR) was examined and found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations offered but advised B. Hayes of his responsibilities under Rule 213 to report anything which might have affected the running of his horse.

A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 7lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs