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S. Foley, rider of Irish Lullaby (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room when dropping back

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Final Gesture, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fifth and Amusement, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed sixth, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he was running onto the heels of the horse in front of him and he edged out to keep off heels and to come with his challenge. G.M. Ryan stated that he was running on one paced when he received a bump from his right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Final Gesture had caused interference to Amusement and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the fifth and sixth placed horse and amended the result to read as follows: Amended Result: First: Thunder Roll Second: Enfranchise Third: Echoes In Rain Fourth: Perfect Portrait Fifth: Amusement Sixth: Final Gesture Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that W.J. Lee was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden Improperly, and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 9 racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about two furlongs from home involving Final Gesture, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fifth, Echoes In Rain (FR), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed third, Irish Lullaby (GB), ridden by S

Foley, unplaced, Thanks Monica, ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, and Thunder Roll, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed first, where it appeared Irish Lullaby got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence S. Foley stated that his mount was struggling in the ground and was going backwards when it got a bit tight for room. G.F. Carroll stated that his mount was staying on one paced and that the interference did not effect his mount. C.T. Keane stated that he felt he was holding his racing line. D. McMonagle stated that he was three off the rail and kept his racing line. W.J. Lee stated that he was trying to keep off heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and they took no further action.

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