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The Stewards enquired into possible interference approaching the home turn involving Shopping Around, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, placed sixth and Back On The Bridle, ridden by Shane Fenelon, placed fifth, where it appeared that shopping around ran short of room on the rails and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

P.J. O'Hanlon stated that he kept a straight line going forward from the last hurdle and a runner to his front lugged across causing him interference. S. Fenelon stated that his mount was getting tired after the final hurdle and was lugging across to the rails. Having heard a shout he put his stick down however it was too late and the interference had already occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings. The Stewards were satisfied, however, that S. Fenelon was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned S. Fenelon on this occasion.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (116 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)