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the handicapper has dropped him down a few pounds and given him a chance. He’s entered at Listowel next week - he won there last year and I’d be hoping to bring him back. I was worried that the ground would be a bit on the fast side but the rain helped him. Michael Mulvany, trainer

At The request of the Irish horseracing regulatory board handicapper,the Stewards obtained a report from Michael Mulvany, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Ideal Pal, placed first, as compared with its recent form at Galway on the 7th of September. Mr. Mulvany stated that on his last run in Galway, his charge was drawn very wide and could never get in from there,but stayed on well in the finish,he also added that he appretiated the easier ground conditions today. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards interviewed W. Joyce, rider of Ideal Pal, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that W

Joyce was in breach of Regulation 10 (3) (g) excessive frequency, and having considered his record in this regard suspended him for 3 racedays

The Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after rounding the home turn involving Loingseoir, ridden by Annalise Cullen, Comedy La Vega (GB), ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, and Mephisto, ridden by Willie Byrne, where it appeared that Loingseoir ran short of room on the rails, checked and switched thereafter. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Annalise Cullen stated that she was at the rear of the field and when she wanted to quicken, two horses crossed to her front and she was forced to move away from the rail. Willie Byrne stated that his mount got a bump, checked but straightened up thereafter. Siobhan Rutledge stated that a horse to her front came backwards causing her to jink right, and she attempted to keep a straight line thereafter. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Siobhan Rutledge was in breach of Rule 214, in that she had ridden carelessly. Having considered her record in this regard, the Stewards suspended Siobhan Rutledge for 4 racedays

Annalise Cullen, rider of Loingseoir trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was slowly away and to check in the home straight

W.T.Byrne, rider of Mephisto trained by Gerard Keane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got tight for room in the home straight.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Shona Mea trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly

R. Whearty, rider of Bring Us Paradise (GB) trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-75
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.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 14th September and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules