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We have been waiting for this horse for soft ground. At the top of the hill four out he had everything covered so it went to plan. The quick ground wasn't suiting him and lucky it came right for him today. Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer

The Stewards fined C.A.McBratney, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Imperial Reprise, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Imperial Reprise in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rathbride Prince, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be distressed post race

The Stewards received a report from Mr. W. Fleming , Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that D.E. Browne , rider of Bracka Lily , weighed in at 1.4 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that through his own fault he had weighed in with extra equipment that he had not weighed out with. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.E. Browne was in breach of Rule 231 and they therefore cautioned him having considered his previous record in this regard

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. W. Fleming, regarding the failure of M.J

Stenson, rider of Isharah (USA), placed 6th, to weigh in after this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was unaware of his finishing position and by his own admission he did not confirm with the clerk of scales if he was required to weigh in. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that M.J. Stenson was in breach of Rule 227 (i) in that he failed to present himself to be weighed in by the Clerk of Scales. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards severely cautioned M.J. Stenson and disqualified Isharah under Rule 230 (ii)

P.W. O'Reilly, rider of Milan Diva trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground

H. Morgan, rider of Bard Of Armagh (GB) trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 13th March) who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.