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P. Townend, rider of Blue Lord (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Lets Go Champ, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount never travelled

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blue Lord (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning out of the back straight involving Adamantly Chosen, ridden by B. Hayes, placed Placed, and The King Of Prs, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh where it appeared The King Of Prs got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. Hayes said there wasn't room for The King Of Prs on his inside and the nature of the bend meant the rail comes out to meet you at the point of the bend

C. Stone-Walsh said he got tight for room and had to check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied B. Hayes was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered his record in this regard, they suspended thim for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the run to the first involving James Du Berlais (FR), ridden by J.J. Slevin, Adamantly Chosen, ridden by B. Hayes, The King Of Prs, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, Mars Harper (GB), ridden by Sam Ewing, and Lightkeeper, ridden by J.C. Gainford where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin said it got tight for room due to general bunching. B. Hayes said he got pressure from his outside. C. Stone-Walsh felt he kept a line to the fence and didn't cause any interference. Sam Ewing said he received very little interference. J.C. Gainford said he got tight from both sides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards and took no further action other than to advise C. Stone-Walsh to be more accurate in future regarding his evidence

The Raceday Stewards informed T. Gibney, trainer of Must Be Obeyed, that a repeat performance of his charge, who refused to line up and was withdrawn at the start, may render the animal liable for suspension

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R. Ryan (Chairman), Mr. S. Barry, Mr. J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. L. Walshe

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