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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the backstraight involving Additional Time, ridden by Mr F.R. Buckley, unplaced, No Pockets (GB), ridden by Mr M.J. O'Connor, placed fifth, and Orinoco Walk, ridden by Mr B. Barry, placed fourth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr M.J. O'Connor stated that Additional Time came across in front of him and he didn't have time to react. Mr F.R. Buckley stated that his mount hung left despite his best efforts. Mr B. Barry stated that he maintained his racing line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Additional Time, trained by John C

McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

Mr F.R. Buckley, rider of Additional Time, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left all the way and had to stop riding to keep him straight

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. C. O'Mahony (Chairman), Mr. B. Murphy, Mr. G. Coughlan, Ms. C. Scanlan, Mr. H. Hynes

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 29th May) may also ride in this race.