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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Onlyforfrankie, ridden by Mr E.M

Nugent, placed first, Rush Slowly, ridden by Mr S. Cavanagh, placed fourth, and Shadys Lady, ridden by Mr D.L

Queally, placed third, where it appeared Rush Slowly clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr S. Cavanagh stated that he clipped heels with the horse in front of him as he was squeezed from his outside. Mr D.L. Queally stated that he kept a straight line. Mr E.M. Nugent stated that he caused a bit of interference and accepted he was in breach. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr E.M. Nugent was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for three racedays

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. H. Hynes, that Mr D.L. Queally, rider of Shadys Lady, had weighed in at 1.1lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he helped saddle two horses and had a drink after weighing out. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr D.L. Queally was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record, they cautioned him on this occasion

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr S. Cavanagh, rider of Rush Slowly, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr S. Cavanagh was in breach of R.10.3(h)(arm above shoulder height) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final two furlongs involving Minnatrix, ridden by Mr J.H. Williamson, placed second, and Onlyforfrankie, ridden by Mr E.M. Nugent, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.H. Williamson stated that Onlyforfrankie was clear at the time and there wasn't much in it. However, on reviewing the video footage he accepted there may have been contact with Onlyforfrankie. Mr E.M. Nugent stated that he thought he was clear and didn't cause Mr J.H. Williamson to stop riding. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr E.M. Nugent was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays. When considering a penalty the Raceday Stewards did not take the riders earlier breach of Rule 214 into consideration

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Seventeen B, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Seventeen B, trained by Peter Fahey, 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. Michael Moloney(Chairman), Mr. Raymond Mahon, Mr. Niall Rooney, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.