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We thought he'd need the race and hadn't much done with him as the ground was so soft, . We ran him last Sunday but he was too fresh and fell at the first and we were riding him to get home today and she (daughter and winning jockey Maxine) gave him a fabulous ride. We'll look to Christmas next and the Foxhunters at Cheltenham is where we want to go. The owner is a lovely man from England who is with me all his life and is after an operation and he wants one shot at Cheltenham and that's where we are going. We weren't ready in time last year and he is qualified this year and that's the plan. Eugene M O'Sullivan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr J.W. Hannon, rider of Oscar Contender, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and from Ms. Nicola O'Connor I.H.R.B

Veterinary Officer. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J.W. Hannon was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g)(frequency)and Regulation 10.3(f)(force) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 3 racedays

The Stewards interviewed Mr J. Hurley, rider of Wrong Direction, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J. Hurley was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they cautioned him on this occasion

Mr T. O'Connor, rider of Dubai Daisy trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly throughout

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Philip McLernon (Chairman), Mr. John Horgan, Mr. John McGuire, Mr. Oliver Kearney, Mr. L. Walsh

A steeplechase for ? Certified Hunters four years old and upwards upwards that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase or a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 1st October, 2016 and 11th November, 2019
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2018) Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2018/2019 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 11th November or the horse is not qualified to start.