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The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Autumn Twist, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainers Authorised Representative Mr

Liam Casey stated that his charge ran very free last time out with an apprentice rider, he furthermore stated that the drop back in trip had also attributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards noted the report given

The Raceday Stewards received a report from The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that S.P. Davis, rider of Whosethebestboy, weighed in at 133.4lbs having weighed out at 135.2lbs, meaning he was 1.6lbs light. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that he saddled the horse with everything handed over to him and could not account for the discrepancy in weight. Evidence was also heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he intended to use the bathroom prior to weighing out but had ran short of time and did so thereafter. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards disqualified Whosethebestboy who finished seventh in accordance with the provisions of Rule 231(i)(weighed in more than 1lbs light) and ordered that samples be taken from Whosethebestboy for analysis by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards found S.P. Davis to be in breach of Rule 272(i). Having considered his clean record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards fined him €500.

For four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs