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Owning to the ground conditions, the Stewards granted permission for races five and six to be flag started

R.M. Power, rider of Dinny Lacey trained by J.Motherway, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled on the ground

The Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins, rider of Pont Aven, concerning his use of the whip in the early stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount normally jumps well but made two bad errors today through inattention, and that he used his whip for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards accepted the explanation given and took no further action other than to remind D. E. Mullins of his responsibilities in this regard

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dinny Lacey, trained by J.Motherway, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Mrs. J. O. Onions, Mr. A. Byrne, Mr. L. Walsh

The Stewards received a request from Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer of Born Leader and Elite Des Mottes to substitute K. Brouder with G. P. Brouder, as the nominated rider was unwell. The Stewards initially requested that Eoin Christopher McCarthy make an effort to secure the services of a like for like replacement and having being subsequently satisfied that Mr. McCarthy was unable to secure a similar replacement the Stewards, under the provisions of Rule 196, permitted the changes sought

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (145 = 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 or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.