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The race cut up in fairness and we got all the luck we needed which doesn’t always happen for him,. Thomas Gibney, trainer

The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Stoneford, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.W. Flanagan was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned S.W. Flanagan

The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Stoneford, following a report from the IHRB Veterinary Officer having examined the animal post race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.W. Flanagan was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive force. Having considered his previous record, the Stewards suspended S.W. Flanagan for 1 raceday.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;