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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Factual Fact (FR), ridden by Mr J. Dunne, Wandering Rocks (GB), ridden by Mr A.D. Bustin, and Dark Note (GB), ridden by Ms E.C

Costello, where it appeared Wandering Rocks and Dark Note ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J. Dunne stated that he felt he was clear and heard no shout. Mr A. D. Bustin stated that he kept his line but received pressure from his outside and had to take back. Ms E. C. Costello stated that she received pressure from her outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr J. Dunne, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr J. Dunne for two racedays

Ms N.M. Bradley, rider of Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR), trained by Eoin Griffin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount was slowly away

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms K. Horgan (Chairman), Mr J. O'Shaughnessy, Mr M. Carroll, Mr C. Murphy, Mr C. J. Sweeney

After the running of race one the IHRB Clerk of the Course amended the official going description to Good

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 12st 2lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 8th May) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.