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The Stewards enquired into the weight carried (11st) by the winner Sadler's Risk as compared with the weight (11st 4lbs) set by the conditions of the race and as printed on the racecard. Ion Hamilton, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales admitted that he had weighed out A.E. Lynch, rider of Sadler's Risk, at 11st and had weighed him in post race at 11st 1lb. He was unable to explain how he had made this error as everything was correctly printed on his racecard. A.E. Lynch, rider, stated that his valet had prepared his saddle prior to him presenting himself at scales and believing that everything was in order he did not comply with rule 197 whereby he shall declare to the Clerk of the Scales at the time of weighing out the weight that his mount is to carry. Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Sadler's Risk, stated that he was present at the time of weighing out and was satisfied that the rider and Clerk of the Scales had everything in order. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that there was a breach of Rule 230 (iii) whereby Sadler's Risk had carried less than the weight it should carry in accordance with the conditions of the race and therefore disqualified Sadler's Risk with the amended result to read; First - He'llberemembered, Second - Daneking (GB), Third - Bog Warrior and Fourth - Blackmail (FR). The Stewards referred the matter to the Turf Club for a full investigation.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, that have not won more than two hurdle races or a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race since 28th April, 2013
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (Handicaps excluded to count from 28th April, 2013) Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races or one value more than E12,000 8lb extra