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The Stewards interviewed Mr J.L. Scallan, rider of Solomn Grundy, 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 the rider was in breach of both Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and 10.3(f)(force). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Mr. J.L. Scallan for 2 racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Aloneamongmillions, trained by S. Curling, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman), Mr. C. J O'Reilly, Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for a 5 minute delay to races 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain or first, second, third or fourth in a Point to Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain between 7th October, 2017 and 25th January, 2021 and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2020 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases or Farmers Races
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2020/2021 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 25th January or the horse is not qualified to start. In the case of horses trained in Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters' Steeplechase since 1st November, 2020 are excluded.