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C.T. Keane, rider of Lope De Lilas, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received interference

R. Whearty, rider of Soaring Monarch, trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check after the two furlong pole

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs down involving Harbour Wind, ridden by S. Coen, unplaced, Star Harbour, ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, Lope De Lilas, ridden by C.T

Keane, unplaced, Soaring Monarch, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, Zoffman, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fourth, and Lord Church, ridden by W.M. Lordan, unplaced, where it appeared several horses suffered interference

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Coen stated that he received a bump from his inside and then landed back on the horses behind him. Adam Caffrey stated that his mount received a bump from the inside on its hind quarters. C. T. Keane stated that he received pressure from his inside when the horse in front dropped back on him. R. Whearty stated that he received pressure from both sides. C. D. Hayes stated that the horses on his outer got tangled up in each other but he did not cause any interference. W. M. Lordan stated that he did not cause any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that both C. D. Hayes and Adam Caffrey, were in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden carelessly

Having considered C. D. Hayes' record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended C. D

Hayes for four racedays. Having considered Adam Caffrey's record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Adam Caffrey for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Fleetfoot, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed first, Mo Ghille Mar, ridden by S. Foley, placed sixth, and Beset (GB), ridden by D

McMonagle, placed third, where it appeared Mo Ghille Mar had to check slightly. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. P. McDonogh stated that he did not change his line and caused no interference. S. Foley stated that his race was run and he was dropping out when he received a little pressure. D. McMonagle stated that he had committed and was in the gap when the horse in front shifted slightly. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 16th June, 2025, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st May, 2024 (100 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.