Galway Result

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Miss A.B. O'Connor, rider of Back In Favour, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount met with interference in the straight

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Back In Favour, ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, placed fourth and The Two Mary's, ridden by Ms K.M. Ryan, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that The Two Mary's had caused interference to Back In Favour and as a result of this interference had improved its finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the third and fourth placed horses and amended the result to read as follows: Amended Result: First: Caislean Gear Second: Linford Third: Back In Favour Fourth: The Two Mary's Fifth: Mindyourheadmike Sixth: Reafadda Futhermore the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by accidental interference and so took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman) Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke Mr. Paddy Molony Mr. Peter M. Allen Mr. P. Deegan The Raceday Stewards suspended the "Starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i)

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles), other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 7lb extra Of two such races 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 29th July) may also ride in this race.