See also » Leonard works his magic on Draiocht

P McGettigan, rider of Vierson, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left up the straight

J A Heffernan, rider of Super Exceed, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted a little right under pressure

K J Leonard, rider of Draiocht, trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight

R P Cleary, rider of Lady Delila, trained by C.P.Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right from the stalls

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Vierson, ridden by P McGettigan, placed fifth, and Draiocht, ridden by K J Leonard, placed first, where it appeared Vierson had to switch out

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P McGettigan stated that Draiocht was clear when he switched. K J Leonard stated that his mount hung left and was satisfied that he was clear of Vierson. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

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