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The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Mr H. Lillingston, rider of The Last Line, had presented to weigh out at 3lbs overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time

Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had expected to make the weight having done so recently and apologised. Having considered the evidence and consulted with Thomas Kiely, Trainer of The Last Line, the Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 198 (vii)(b), allowed Mr H. Lillington to take up the ride as they were satisfied that exceptional circumstances prevailed as the horse is family owned. They were however, satisfied that Mr H. Lillingston was in breach of Rule 195 and Rule 198 (vii) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards fined Mr H. Lillingston €150 on this occasion

Mr D.G. Lavery, rider of Rarely Miss Taken, trained by W.R. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was running keen and when he changed leads he hit the rails momentarily. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Riversdale (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Noel Chance (Chairman), Mr David Aiken, Rev Colin Hall Thompson, Mr P. G. Stewart, Mr L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under National Hunt Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 27th October) may also ride in this race.