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He got his head in front at last. He’s a horse that never runs a bad race but for some reason he gets beaten. He gave an exhibition (of jumping) apart from the last. He’s still a maiden over hurdles and is rated about 20lb better off before today over hurdles so you’d imagine he should be able to win a handicap hurdle. He has lots of options and can go back on the Flat as well. John Queally, trainer

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Gaelic Arc, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference after the last involving Final Orders (GB), ridden by P.M. O'Brien, placed fourth, and Gaelic Arc, ridden by G. Brouder, placed third, where it appeared Final Orders got tight for room on the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.M. O'Brien said he was running on when he got marginally tight but didn't feel it cost him third place. G. Brouder said he switched his whip to his right in order to correct his mount after he felt him starting to drift. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings took no further action

K. Callaghan, rider of Uncle Phil, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

A.P. Kelly, rider of Typical Thomas, trained by James Andrew Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and jumped left throughout

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Uncle Phil, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed G. Brouder, rider of Gaelic Arc, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G. Brouder was in breach of R10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his record (first offence), they suspended him for two racedays.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)