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The Stewards met to consider a report from Ms Nicola O'Connor, IHRB Veterinary Officer, that the vaccinations contained in the passport of Matilda With Me, trained by Rodger Sweeney were incorrect. She outlined the irregularity that was contained in the passport of the animal. Rodger Sweeney, trainer, accepted that the vaccinations contained in his charges passport were incorrect. He stated that he had not been advised of the irregularity before arriving here today. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Matilda With Me under Rule 91 and referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation

Martin Ferris, Authorised representative for Miss Hilary McLoughlin, trainer, brought to the attention of the Stewards that the stable allotted to their charge Is Fantastic was found to have a particular kind of matter on the inside of the door which was noted to have come into contact with their charge's body. He expressed his concerns that the stable had not been properly cleaned before today's fixture and further more if any prohibited substance may have been contained in the matter. Evidence was heard from Ms Nicola O'Connor, IHRB Veterinary Officer, who stated that Martin Ferris had raised this concern with her and another stable was sought as a replacement

Evidence was also heard from Andrew Hogan, Cork Racecourse General Manager. He detailed the post race cleaning and disinfecting process completed in the stable yard following the completion of every fixture here

Having considered the complaint and all the evidence, the Stewards requested that Is Fantastic be sampled post race and took no further action

W.J. Lee, rider of Is Fantastic trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped a little slowly out of the starting stalls

S. Foley, rider of Callmejango trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that the ground was too quick for his mount

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.