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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sweet Sting, trained by Michael J. Bowe, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

B. Hayes, rider of Sweet Sting trained by Michael J. Bowe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran too keen

The Stewards requested a report from Mrs D. A. Love, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Gotthenod, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mrs. D. A. Love stated that she was not able to account for her charge's disappointing run at Ballinrobe last time out but she felt that the slower ground today coupled with the steady early pace of todays race had allowed her charge to get into the race easier and build in confidence

Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.