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The Stewards received a request from W.P. Mullins, trainer of Getareason, to substitute the nominated rider K.M

Donoghue, with B. Hayes, owing to a genuine error at declaration time. Evidence was heard from Ben Delmar, Authorised Representative of the trainer. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered, allowed the request on this occasion and reminded the trainer of his future responsibilities in this regard

Owing to the lowing sun, the Stewards granted permission for the last hurdle to be omitted from this race and the remainder of the card

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dunvegan (FR), trained by P.A.Fahy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Walsh, rider of Rhinestone, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 satisfied that M.P Walsh was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended him for 1 raceday

B. Browne, rider of Gallant John Joe trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he lost his stick turning in.

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb