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unfortunately my father couldn't be here this evening but it's great that he won and he is owned by my wife Stephanie. You have to hand it to Jody, she got him jumping fantastically and it's great to get a win with him. He had a good run last time and we were hopeful today. Our other horse Lady Lingo unfortunately got injured early on this year and we put her in foal. We had a great summer last year with her and if this fella can replace her it will be alright. Richard Hennessy, representing J Hennessy, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding the request from D.P. Dunne, trainer, to substitute the declared rider Melanie Horsman with Miss E.J. Sweeney, on his charge Noble Expression. Miss E.J. Sweeney stated that there was a restriction on her licence which was lifted this morning enabling her to ride in this race. D.P

Dunne stated that he was aware of the difficulty with Miss. Sweeney's licience and had informed Melanine Horsman of the situation. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards allowed the substitution, but reminded D.P. Dunne of his obligation under Rule 196 and Regulation 3 when nominating riders in future. Subsequent to this enquiry, the Stewards interviewed Mr Dunne concerning his evidence presented at the initial enquiry. Having considered the evidence forwarded by D.P. Dunne at this hearing, the Stewards referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official of the IHRB for further investigation

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Trevena (GB), trained by Peter John Flood, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis

Miss G. Benson, rider of Trevena (GB) trained by Peter John Flood, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount never travelled and was pulled up.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (109 = 12st)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 11th June) 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 11th June) 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race. Allowances - (up to and including 11th June and which are not cumulative) Riders who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Riders who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Riders who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing