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Kevin said he gained lengths at his fences. He was just chinned in this race last year and he won her before. He travels, he jumps and he stays well,. Once the ground doesn’t go bottomless we’ll keep tipping away with him. Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer

The Stewards interviewed C.D. Timmons, rider of Aasleagh Dawn, concerning his use of the whip in the latter 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 C.D. Timmons was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended C.D. Timmons for 1 raceday

The Stewards interviewed R.J. Condon, rider of Kilkishen, concerning his use of the whip during 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 R.J. Condon was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken into consideration his previous record, the Stewards suspended R.J. Condon for 2 racedays

A. Ring, rider of Mossy White trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mossy White, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to riders who have not ridden more than 10 winners under any N.H. Rules from 1st September, 2018 to 3rd September, 2019 inclusive