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The Stewards interviewed Thomas Reilly, rider of School Lane, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Thomas Reilly accepted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines on the amount of strikes allowed. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Thomas Reilly was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous clean record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Thomas Reilly on this occasion

The Stewards enquired into an incident after the winning post going out on the final circuit involving Manitopark Aa (FR), ridden by Kieran Callaghan, Grangeclare West, ridden by B. Browne, School Lane, ridden by Thomas Reilly and Think Positive, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, where it appeared that School Lane moved inwards leaving the other runners short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Kieran Callaghan stated that he was left with little room when the horses directly in front of him moved inwards. P.J. O'Hanlon stated that he got squeezed for room from his outer. B. Browne stated that he received pressure from his outer

Thomas Reilly stated that a loose horse directly in front of him came across his mount and he had no option but to veer left to remain in line with the course boundary for his run to the next fence. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference was accidental in nature and were unable to apportion blame to any rider. In these circumstances, they took no further action.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.