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he is a nice horse and I'm delighted for Mark McDonogh (jockey) who claimed 4lbs as he hadn't ridden a winner. His father is away and I'm delighted for him and the whole family; Mark is a lovely young fellow and is a very nice rider. Hopefully he is a horse who keeps improving and he loves a bit of nice ground being by Presenting. Hopefully it is onwards and upwards. E McNamara, trainer

G.P. Brouder, rider of Comporta (GB) trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly right and made a noise at the second last

T.N. Brett, rider of Cousin Harry trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with interference at the start

D.J. Hand, rider of Mr Moondance trained by Mark Michael McNiff, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount failed to handle the ground

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Comporta (GB), ridden by G.P. Brouder, and trained by John Joseph Hanlon. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer's Authorised Representative, Ms. Rachel O'Neill

G.P. Brouder, stated that his instructions were to get his mount to switch off as it has ran keen in the past and to do the best he could. He said his mount met with interference at the start, but this had helped him to settle the animal

He further added that his mount hung right throughout, hung badly right in the closing stages and whinnied close to the line. He concluded by stating that he should have pulled his mount up before the line. Ms. O'Neill, confirmed the instructions given and expressed her overall satisfaction with the ride. She felt the rider could have been stronger near the finish, but felt the animal had hung left in the closing stages. Ms. O'Neill concluded by outlining her charges previous form and felt the animal was of limited ability and not the most genuine type. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Comporta was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that both the trainer and rider were in breach of Rule 212a(ii)

Having taken their respective records in this regard into account, the Stewards fined John Joseph Hanlon €2000 through his Authorised Representative and suspended G.P. Brouder for 10 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore, the Stewards suspended Comporta (GB) for a period of 42 days in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212C

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 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 Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 17th September) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee