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The Stewards received a report from Mr. P.L. Malone, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.C. Canavan, rider of Earths Furies, weighed in at 1.9 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that this was the case. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.C Canavan was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his record they suspended him for 1 raceday

Mr J.G. Murphy, rider of Winter Fog trained by Daniel G. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung slightly and made a noise in running

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Winter Fog, ridden by Mr J.G. Murphy, and trained by Daniel G. Murphy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr J.G. Murphy, stated that his instructions were to drop his mount out and race towards the rear. He said his mount ran keen early on, made a noise at the top of the hill on both circuits and also hung during this race. He said his mount was of limited ability and although it had finished third in a Point To Point previously, it had also disappointed and pulled up on a few occasions. Daniel G. Murphy, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He said his charge was of limited ability and raced towards the rear and was held up throughout in order to get home on the unfavourable ground conditions. He concluded by stating that his charge was not capable of finishing any closer

The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Winter Fog was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that both rider and trainer were in breach of Rule 212.A(ii) and having taken their respective records in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Mr. J.G. Murphy, rider, for 10 racedays, and fined Daniel G. Murphy, trainer, €2000. Furthermore, the Stewards suspended Winter Fog for a period of 42days as a consequence of the rider's actions in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212. C (d). Mr. R.E. Rohan, Chairman of the Stewards absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. E. Halley acted as Chairman

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R.E. Rohan (Chairman), Mr. P. Dowling, Mr. E. Halley, Mr. P.D. Matthews

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of Racing
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs