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That's a lot of work culminating in waiting for a bad race, and we hung on to him for a month for this. He is rated 100 and I didn't want to run him over hurdles so had to keep him qualified for this, so it's good. He jumps great and is a little reluctant as you've seen but it's great to get his head in front because he is the anti-racehorse unfortunately and doesn't really want to do it!. He has a nice bit of ability for this time of year if he puts his mind to it and is home-bred by the owners as well so that is important too. His jumping kept him in it and to be fair he has run a lot of good races. Liz Doyle, trainer

M.A. Enright, rider of Galveston trained by Thomas Foley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left throughout and he pulled up

R.P. Treacy, rider of Rudy Catrail trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Rudy Catrail trained by E.Sheehy was found to have blood at the nose following exercised induced pulmonary haemorrhage

The Stewards interviewed Rachael Blackmore, rider of Statistical, concerning her 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 of the opinion that Rachael Blackmore was in breach of Regulation 10(4) by failing to give her mount time to respond to the whip. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Rachael Blackmore for 3 racedays

The Stewards requested a report from Miss Elizabeth Doyle, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Ri An Rian, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Miss Doyle reported that her charge got very upset travelling to Tramore last time out and was wound up as a consequence. She said Ri An Rian was accompanied travelling today with a companion and was more relaxed and settled which she feels helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

B. Hayes, rider of Railway Muice trained by Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled throughout the race.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 102 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 103 or more; are excluded from this race ; Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a; handicap hurdle rating may enter and run; provided their hurdle rating is 102 or less;