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The Stewards interviewed D.P. Maxwell, rider of Sphagnum, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, D.P. Maxwell admitted that he had misjudged the amount of times that he had used his whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that D.P. Maxwell was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned D.P

Maxwell on this occasion

At the request of the Stewards, S.D. Torrens, rider of No Logic, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount fell on the flat in running when clipping the heel of Eddies Pride which in his view had moved onto his racing line

Shane Fenelon, rider of Nicola's Fancy trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered by the fall on the flat of No Logic

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the flat after the third last hurdle involving No Logic, ridden by S.D

Torrens and Eddies Pride, ridden by R.P. Geoghegan, where No Logic fell in running. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S.D. Torrens stated that he was keeping out off the used ground and about three parts of a lenght down on Eddies Pride, when that animal rolled in onto his racing line and despite his quick reaction to avoid a heel, he clipped the heels of Eddies Pride causing him to fall in running. R.P. Geoghegan stated that his mount was racing very keen and the race was very congested at that point. He did not believe that he made any deviation of course. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action but did advise R.P. Geoghegan to ride with more awareness

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that No Logic trained by John C. McConnell was noted to be injured post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Unlaoised trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin was noted to have blood at both nostrils post race possibly as a result of colliding with the wing of a hurdle when running out

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the back straight where it appeared Glenmalure Lodge, ridden by J.P

O'Sullivan, ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Donal Gavin (Chairman), Mr. John O'Shaughnessy, Mr. Michael Moloney, Mr. C. Sweeney

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.