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Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for a 2 minute delay to this race

The Stewards enquired into an incident jumping the second last fence involving Ah Littleluck, ridden by D.J

O'Keeffe, placed first and Wrong Direction, ridden by D.F. O'Regan, placed second, where it appeared Wrong Direction suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.F. O'Regan stated that he suffered interference at the second last and felt the incident had not cost him a better finishing position. D.J

O'Keeffe, stated that he raced on the rail for much of the race as his mount has jumped left in the past. He added that he was forced to go wide down the hill having lost his position and his mount jumped left at the second last colliding with the runner up. He concluded by stating that he had made every effort to keep his mount straight

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.J

O'Keeffe was in breach of Rule 214(careless riding) and having considered his record they suspended him for 2 racedays

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Ah Littleluck trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped left over the last two fences

The Stewards interviewed K.J. Brouder, rider of Super Citizen, where it appeared that the animal was very tired on the approach to the second last fence before falling. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he was riding in fifth position on the approach to the second last and felt he had the momentum to continue, but his mount tired quickly at this point. Having viewed the recording K.J. Brouder accepted that he had misjudged the situation and apologised for his actions. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that K.J

Brouder was in breach of Rule 272 and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. D. Hickey, Mr. P. Coveney, Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (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 steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.