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I was really looking forward to getting back on board him anyways. I tried to ride him very similar to when I won at Leopardstown on him, just keeping it simple on him,. he just got into a lovely rhythm and wasn't for catching. Carl seems to only win 100 grand handicaps!. He's a great fella, he's working full time in the yard and he deserves every bit of success he's getting. He doesn't do anything wrong and keeps it very simple. He was running a great race the last day in Fairyhouse and took a false step after the second last and fell. We came here fresh today, took a chance, and it worked out great. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn out of the back straight involving Ashdale Bob, ridden by C.D Smithers, Captain Cody, ridden by P. Townend, Chantry House, ridden by N. de Boinville, Sequestered, ridden by J.G. Gilligan, Coming Up Easy, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, and Getaway Charlie, ridden by Mr D

Doyle where it appeared Getaway Charlie got tight for room and clipped a heel unseating Mr. D. Doyle. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.D Smithers stated he didn't receive any interference. P. Townend felt he kept his line on the outside around the bend and gave the horses on his inner plenty room. N. de Boinville stated he was on the outside and didn't move off his line. J.G. Gilligan stated he received a bump from his inside. Rachael Blackmore stated she received pressure from both sides as the field was coming around her. Mr. D. Doyle stated he clipped a heel as the horse in front of him came back on top of him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found N. de Boinville was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered his record (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the run to the first hurdle where Broomfield Bijou, ridden by D

Meyler, appeared to get tight for room on the inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

N.T. Prendergast, rider of Finest Evermore, trained by Paul Hennessy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount choked in running

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Lucky Lyreen, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

Mr D. Doyle, rider of Getaway Charlie, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room and clipped a heel.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 25th April 2024 (145 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.