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He’s weak and will be a good horse when he gets to jump fences. Deccy said the pace was very stop/start and he was only getting going at the finish. He’d been going nicely at home and we ran him in a schooling bumper last week. That’s him gone now for the summer and he’ll go hurdling later in the year. Gavin Patrick Cromwell, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr D. G. Lavery, rider of Will The Wise, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. D. G. Lavery was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr. D. G. Lavery for three racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn for home involving Colonel Nelson, ridden by Mr T

Hamilton, unplaced, and Will The Wise, ridden by Mr D.G. Lavery, placed first, where it appeared Mr. D. G

Lavery edged out to create a gap. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. T. Hamilton stated that he received pressure from his inside but was not going well enough to hold his position. Mr. D. G. Lavery stated that the horses in front were dropping back and he was caught in a pocket. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr. D. G. Lavery, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard and using their discretion the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one raceday

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N. McGrath (Chairman), Ms. M. Osborne, Mr. V. Connolly, Mr. J. M. McGrath, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have NOT RUN in a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 30th April) may also ride in this race.