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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cher Why Not, trained by Timothy Doyle, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Stellar Symphony trained by Edmond Kent, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the back of the third last hurdle

G.B. Noonan, rider of Silver Planeur (FR) trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise in running

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Problem Solver trained by Augustine Leahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got squeezed at the last bend

At the request of the Stewards, Mr Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Citizen's Army, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount clipped a heel and fell with no blame attached to any other rider

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Blossom De Mai (FR) trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got hampered by the fallers on the home turn

At the request of the Stewards, J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Blossom De Mai (FR), trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got hampered by the fallers on the home turn and for a few strides he was unsure of the soundness of the animal and eased for some strides

S.D. Torrens, rider of First Earl trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his action and was pulled up

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Ned The Smith trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel during this race. The IHRB Veterinary Officer confirmed that this animal had blood at the nostrils post race

At the request of the Stewards, K.C. Sexton, rider of Fainche, trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he thought that Citizen's Army had clipped a heel and fell which in turn brought down his own mount, but it all happened so quickly

The Stewards requested a report from Augustine Leahy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Problem Solver, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Killarney on the 14th July when last of fourteen finishers. Augustine Leahy reported that the race got away from his charge on good ground over two and a half miles at Killarney whereas today the animal was ridden handy in a steadier run race over three miles with his best work being done at the finish. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards reviewed an incident on the final bend involving Citizen's Army, ridden by Mr Alan O'Sullivan, and Fainche, ridden by K.C. Sexton where it appeared that Citizen's Army fell and brought down Fainche. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Knockraha Boss trained by Richard Anthony Foley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured in running

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Knockraha Boss, trained by Richard Anthony Foley, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on his left fore post race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Paddy Barry (Chairman), Mr. Michael Doyle, Mr. Richard Rohan, Mr. L. Walsh

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.