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Following a report from Ms Nicola O'Connor, IHRB Veterinary Officer, the Stewards requested an explanation from I.J. McCarthy, rider of Araukan, in relation to his riding in this race where he completed the course when his mount appeared to be very tired when jumping the fourth last hurdle and had already become detached from the other runners. Evidence was heard from I.J. McCarthy and S. Curling, trainer of Araukan. The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported Araukan to have blood at both nostrils post race. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards noted the rider's explanation

At the request of the Stewards, C.J. Orr, rider of Need For Gold, trained by Edward Cawley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake and emptied quickly

The Stewards interviewed Ronan M.P. McNally, trainer of Dreal Deal, following a report from the Racecourse Manager Mr. Patrick O'Callaghan that Dreal Deal was observed being led up by a minor while in the parade ring

Evidence was heard from Mr. O'Callaghan, Mr. Frank Clune, I.H.R.B. Security Officer and the trainer concerned

Furthermore the I.H.R.B. Security Officer reported that he also observed the same minor in the area of the weigh room during the coarse of today's meeting. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards referred both matters to the the C.E.O of the I.H.R.B for further investigation

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eagle Roque (FR), trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.