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I think he will improve a lot from that - it was his racecourse debut and he's only a five-year-old. He could be (one for Naas in February) and then we will see after that. D M Christie, trainer

Mr S. Connor, rider of Dorking Cock, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left and pulled up

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the final bend involving Go Another One, ridden by Mr B.T. Stone, unplaced, Ramillies, ridden by Mr D. McGill, placed fourth, and Vina Ardanza, ridden by Mr D.G

Lavery, placed fifth, where it appeared the three horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr B.T. Stone stated that his mount just started finding again when things got a little bit tight. Mr D.G

Lavery stated that things got tight on the inside but he kept a straight line. Mr D. McGill stated that he had a look beside him because his mount was hanging in when he changed legs. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr D. McGill, rider of Ramillies, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr D. McGill was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman), Mr. P.G. Stewart, Rev. Colin Hall-Thompson, Mr. P. Deegan

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 25th September, 2021 and 17th December, 2024 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters in Ireland or in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland and that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, since 1st March, 2024 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases or Farmers Races
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2024/2025 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 17th December, 2024 or the horse will not be qualified to start.