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Prior to the meeting, the Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Mr. B. Sheridan, to amend the distance of this race to about 2 miles 7 furlongs and 170 yards due to rail alignment

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lynwood Gold, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

The Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr J.R. Banahan, that J.C

Gainford, rider of Dallas Des Pictons (FR), K.J. Brouder, rider of Minx Tiara and K.C. Sexton, rider of Carrolls Cottage had failed to comply with his request to walk in an orderly manner to the marker poles with their actions resulting in a false start being called. Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. Mr Banahan stated that a number of riders tried to restrain their mounts at his request but the three riders mentioned had disobeyed him which resulted in a false start having to be called. J.J. Gainford stated that his mount was wearing blinkers and he had tried to do his best to comply with the starter. K.J. Brouder stated that in his opinion other horses had preceded him to the marker poles and he was following in the pack. K.C. Sexton stated that he had not encouraged his mount to go any faster than a walk but was taken out of the saddle with his mounts eagerness to get racing

Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.J

Gainford, K.J. Brouder and K.C. Sexton were in breach of Rule 208 by failing to comply with the instructions of the Starter. Having taken their good previous records into consideration, the Stewards cautioned the three riders on this occasion.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 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 or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.