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He's likely to get a fair hike in the handicap and as I said to the owner beforehand he's giving some of them five pounds when they should be giving him 30. It was just the fact that he likes the place and after the year I've had when the horses just weren't right in the last couple of months that we said we'd let him take his chance. They were right all year round but they were running a bit flat when the ground was right for them and I panicked a bit with the rain we've had in Galway over the last week or so. He's won three around here now and it doesn't matter what the handicapper does to him we're happy. I'm delighted for John (Rabbitte, owner, from Athenry). Robbie (Colgan) is unbelievable — riding winners at the Curragh, a chase winner there and hurdling winners too. S J Mahon, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Ms. S. Kavanagh, rider of Coolnagorna Giggs, concerning her 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 of the opinion that Ms. S. Kavanagh was in breach of Regulation 10.3(c), in that she had used her whip unnecessarily, having cleary obtained her maximum placing. Having considered her previous record in this regard, the Stewards issued a caution on this occasion.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that since 30th April, 2017 have not won more than two steeplechases
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o & up 11st 2lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st May, 2017 Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra; Of two steeplechases or one steeplechase value E10,000 or more 10lb extra; HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.