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We went a good gallop and I suppose he stayed on best of them all. . He was due his win tonight, so it was great to get it. Tom McGuinness, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cousin Shay (GB), trained by Natalia Lupini, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

C. Geerdharry, rider of Cousin Shay (GB), trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left for the first three furlongs

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Still She Blooms (GB), ridden by J. Kearney, placed fifth, Cousin Shay (GB), ridden by C. Geerdharry, unplaced, and Atbay, ridden by J

Pietropaolo, unplaced, where it appeared C. Geerdharry the rider of Cousin Shay had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Kearney stated that his mount hung badly left for the first three furlongs despite his best efforts to straighten. C. Geerdharry stated that his mount broke slow, got tight for room and had to take a check. J. Pietropaolo stated that his mount broke sharply, ran keen and got in tight for a few strides before he was able to regain control. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

J. Kearney, rider of Still She Blooms (GB), trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left for the first three furlongs

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight involving Notforalongtime (GB), ridden by Nicola Burns, unplaced, and Tara Power, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, unplaced where it appeared Notforalongtime runs out of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Nicola Burns stated that she ran out of room so she took a pull. K.G. Kennedy stated that his mount never travelled and when horses moved to the stand side his mount was pushed over and it got tight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted and asked K.G. Kennedy to ride with more awareness in the future

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.D. Fahy, rider of Turbo Sprint, 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 whip regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found C.D. Fahy, in breach of R.10.3 (g) (frequency) and having considered his record (first offence), they suspended him for three racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Atbay trained by G.A. Kingston was found to be lame post race

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 9th December and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules