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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wajaaha, trained by Cathal Byrnes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis

The Stewards interviewed D. McMonagle, rider of Bamboo Bay, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that D

McMonagle was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered D. McMonagle's record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for one raceday

S.P. Davis, rider of Wajaaha trained by Cathal Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break and never travelled

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Wajaaha, ridden by S.P. Davis, and trained by Cathal Byrnes

Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. S.P. Davis, stated that his instructions were to jump out handy and to do his best from there, but his mount was slowly away and never travelled. He added that his mount has recently not been as sharp out of the stalls and he asked one of the stalls handlers to put a hand to his mount when in the stalls but his mount turned his head towards the handler as the gates opened. Cathal Byrnes, confirmed the instructions given. Evidence was also heard from The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board starter Mr. Pat Malone who stated that this horse was not brought to his attention prior to starting the race, and also Mr. Keith Maher, Horse racing Ireland stalls handler who stated that he was standing along side the horse and it turned its head towards him and he palmed it away. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Security Officer, Mr. Declan Buckley attended this enquiry. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Wajaaha was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to a senior racing official for further investigation

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. Tom McDonogh (Chairman), Dr. Colm O'Flaherty, Mr. Paddy Dunican, Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.