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It's a bit hit and miss with him. Some days he can perform and then other days he can run a stinker for no apparent reason. Philip Fenton, trainer

The Stewards interviewed M. Hamill, rider of Secret Cargo, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M. Hamill admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines on the permitted use of the whip and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that M. Hamill was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M. Hamill for three racedays

The Stewards interviewed I.J. Power, rider of Steps Match, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, I.J. Power admitted that he had misjudged the number of hits with the whip and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that I.J. Power was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration and pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a), the Stewards suspended I.J. Power for six racedays

R.J. Condon, rider of Esthers Marvel trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made jumping mistakes before being pulled up

J.C. Canavan, rider of Sidetracked (GB) trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel and was pulled up

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Paul Ronan (Chairman), Mr. Rupert McAuley, Ms. Denise Brophy, Mr. H.T. Hynes

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-102
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 2nd May, 2021 to 30th April, 2022 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)