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The Stewards interviewed G.B. Noonan, rider of Dorans Boy, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip guidelines

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that G.B. Noonan was in breach of R10.3(g) and R10.3(i) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 7 racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bells Life, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its left hind leg having been struck into on its left hind hock

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Ithaka, ridden by K.C. Sexton, and trained by Ronan M.P

McNally. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. K.C. Sexton, stated that Ronan M.P. McNally, gave no riding instructions leaving it up to him how to ride the horse. He added that he planned to jumped out at the rear of the field to get him settled and then ride a race from there. He added the race went as planned and he put him into the race going across the top bend and he stayed on from there. Ronan M.P. McNally confirmed that he left it to K.C. Sexton on how to ride the horse stating that he was happy with the ride from K.C. Sexton and delighted with the run from the horse. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Ithaka was post race normal with the exception of a small superficial cut on its left fore cannon. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Ronan M.P. McNally and K.C. Sexton were in breach of Rule 212A(ii)(timely, real and substantial effort) and having considered their records, they fined Ronan M.P. McNally €2000 and suspended Ithaka from running for 42 days. Furthermore they suspended K.C. Sexton for 10 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting THAT AT ENTRY HAVE RUN AT LEAST THREE TIMES UNDER ANY N.H. RULES AND THAT AT DECLARATION HAVE NOT BEEN PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs