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Sam Ewing, rider of Mick Collins, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer that Mick Collins was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race

R. Deegan, rider of Turn And Finish, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped up independently of any other runner. The Raceday Stewards reviewded the footage and were satisfied no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Cruden (GB), ridden by D. Meyler, placed first, and Star Runner (GB), ridden by O.R. Brown, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. O.R. Brown stated that he felt pressure from the winner on the run from the last hurdle to the line. D. Meyler stated that he felt both horses came to meet each other and continued to lean on each other on the run to the line but felt he always had the upper hand

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Cruden had caused interference to Star Runner, he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference, so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and therefore took no further action

The Raceday Stewards interviewed O.R. Brown, rider of Star Runner (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence O.R. Brown accepted he was in breach of the Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found O.R. Brown was in breach of R.10.3 (g)(frequency) and in considering his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms A. O'Keeffe, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that O.R. Brown, rider of Star Runner (GB), weighed in at 1.2lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that a combination of rain and kickback may have contributed to his overweight. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that O.R. Brown was in breach of Rule 231 and having taken his record into account (second offence) they suspended him for two Racedays

Sam Ewing, rider of Mick Collins, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped on the bend after the winning post on the first circuit. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted

A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs