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Everything went great for him through the race, and I'd say he was idling in front more than anything else. Noel Meade, trainer

B.J. Geraghty, rider of Slowmotion (FR) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having never travelled during this race

S.A. Shortall, rider of Vieux Morvan (FR) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having stopped quickly

J.J. Burke, rider of Bay Of Freedom trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having never travelled during this race

The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the final fence and the winning post involving Snow Falcon, ridden by J.M. Moore, placed first and Saturnas (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed second, where it appeared that Snow Falcon came off a straight line and drifted right towards Saturnas (FR) . Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action

The Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter,Mr. Derek Cullen, that D

Robinson, rider of A Rated and A.E. Lynch, rider of Call It Magic had caused a false start by failing to comply with his instructions. Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the false start and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise both riders concerning their responsibility to comply with the starters instructions.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.