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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arahecan, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed R.P. Treacy, rider of Tomeric (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter 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 R.P. Treacy was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.P. Treacy for 2 racedays.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 106 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 107-116)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st ;Horses that have not run three times over ;hurdles and/or do not have a ;published handicap hurdle rating may enter ;and run at the discretion of the handicapper ;provided their performances are rated 116 ;or less ;
Penalties - Performances before 19th December - for every 1lb above the rating of 106 1lb extra On or after 19th December - for each hurdle race won 4lb extra