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E. Walsh, rider of Snugsborough Hall trained by Liam P Cusack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that a horse whipped around in front of him and finished his chance

M.P. Walsh, rider of Ten Ten trained by J.P.Dempsey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount whipped around at the start and he had no chance as a consequence

The Stewards enquired into both false starts and the actual start of this race. Evidence was heard from Mr. P.F

Graffin, IHRB starter, B. Hayes, rider of Livelovelaugh, J.J. Slevin, rider of Mortal, J.C. Gainford, rider of Minella Till Dawn, and D.P. Maxwell, rider of Lord Schnitzel. Mr Graffin stated that at the first false start he had no option but to call a false start as it was before the off time. In relation to the second false start he stated that only some of the riders had obeyed his instructions and some had pre-empted the start causing him to call the riders back again

In relation to the actual start he stated that all riders were facing the right direction when under starters orders and a fair start was effected. He added that due to tight space from a standing start some runners were inconvenienced and M.P. Walsh, rider of Ten Ten choose not to take part. J.J. Slevin accepted that he had failed to obey the starters instructions on two occasions and apologised for this. B. Hayes stated that he made every effort to obey the starters instructions and pulled up immediately when told to do so. He further added that the start area was very tight. J.C

Gainford accepted that he had disobeyed the starters instructions and apologised for his actions. J.M. Moore stated that he made every effort to obey the starters instructions. D.P. Maxwell stated that his horse was keen and he jumped forward when the horses around him and was of the opinion that he made every effort to obey the starters instructions. Having viewed the recording of the incidents and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that ultimately a fair start had been effected, however they referred the matter to the Registrar of the I.N.H.S committee for further investigation

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. C.P. Magnier (Chairman), Mr. J. Gainsford-St Lawrence, Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 18th April 2021
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.