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He showed a lot before his first run and had finished second to Undersupervision in a point-to-point and he has won a novice hurdle for Nigel Twiston Davies. He got very tired on bottomless ground at Thurles so they waited on better ground today and dropped him in. Joseph said to Tom that this guy has more gears than you'd think and he has shown it today and quickened away well. It might not have been the greatest race in the world but you'd like the way he did it and he is a beautiful jumper. Brendan Powell, representing Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, Mr A. Leahy, rider of Shir Gwan I Will, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hanging left approaching a course marker at the two furlong area and tried to go inside it but ducked right quickly and unseated him

The Stewards interviewed Mr A.T. Feeney, rider of Moulane West, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip excessively and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. A.T. Feeney was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion

The Stewards enquired into an incident about two furlongs from the finish involving Golden De Coeur (FR), ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, Moulane West, ridden by Mr A.T. Feeney, Uncle Gerhard, ridden by Mr B. O'Neill, My Design, ridden by Mr E.P. O'Brien and Shanacoole Dasy, ridden by Mr W.T. Cronin, where it appeared that interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr D. O'Connor stated that he got tight for room. Mr A.T. Feeney stated that his mount got bumped. Mr B. O'Neill stated that his mount ran short of room. Mr E.P. O'Brien stated that there was a lot of bunching and he got pressure from both sides. Mr W.T. Cronin stated that his mount was running green and hanging to the right. On getting racing room he lugged out further causing interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no action other than to advise Mr W.T. Cronin to ride with more awareness

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John Moloney (Chairman), Ms. Kate Horgan, Mr. Con O'Mahony, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six, seven and eight years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. HRI Directive 4 (i) (c) is suspended for the purpose of this race