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He looked like he was going to win a minute and then he was lucky to win in the end. He might not like to be in front too long but I think he might like better ground as well. When he won in France it was on fast ground,. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Antey (GER), ridden by D.J. Mullins, placed second and Dis Donc (FR), ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action

The Stewards enquired into an incident at the third last hurdle involving Antey (GER), ridden by D.J. Mullins and The Holy One, ridden by R.M. Power, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action

Mr. Robert Dore, Chairman, absented himself from this enquiry and was replaced by Mr. Justice Tony Hunt

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Reine Fee, ridden by T. Ryan, and trained by Shane Crawley

Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. T. Ryan stated that he was instructed to drop his mount in early and to give her a chance to get into a jumping rhythm over the first couple of hurdles, as she jumped a bit green in her recent run. T. Ryan explained that in running the pace was fast early on, his mount made a mistake over a hurdle which knocked her back a bit and it took her a while to get going again. Having turned for home, his mount passed tired horses which got her going forward again and she finished tired. Shane Crawley confirmed the instructions given to T. Ryan and added that his charge fell during the week while schooling, and therefore it was important to get her confidence back today. Shane Crawley stated that he was satisfied with the performance of his charge in this race, that T. Ryan could have ridden a bit more vigorously however this would not have improved her final placing. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Reine Fee was post race normal and that samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered, however they advised T. Ryan of the need to be seen to make a stronger effort in future.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;