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The Raceday Stewards granted permission for the cross noseband on Kudasheva, trained by Henry de Bromhead, to be removed at the start as the animal resented its application.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Emily In Paris, trained by D.E.Fitzgerald, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Kudasheva, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the first

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from John Patrick Ryan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kilashee, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge ran on this occasion without a cross noseband, which helped his charge settle and he felt this may have helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report

B.W. Harvey, rider of Menindee, trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Anthony Ryan (Chairman), Mr. Peter Allen, Dr. Colm O'Flaherty, Mr. William Penrose, Mr. Liam Walsh

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (123 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.