Wexford Result

See also » Shield weighs in light and loses Wexford's 3rd

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, W. Fleming, that R.M. Power, rider of Shield, placed first, had weighed in 8lbs light. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had weighed out correctly but noticed on weighing in that his lead cloth was missing and he was 8lbs light. Evidence was also heard from Jim O'Brien, Authorised representative of A.P. O'Brien, trainer of Shield. He admitted that he had inadvertently forgotten to include the lead cloth when saddling Shield. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that R.M. Power had weighed in 8 lbs light and therefore was in breach of Rule 231 (i). Under the provisions of this rule "Shield" was disqualified and the result was amended to read; First - Bentelimar, Second - Changeofluck, Third - Late For Supper. The Stewards found that Jim O'Brien was solely responsible for this error and therefore was in breach of Rule 148(i) and Rule 36(iii). Using their powers under Rule 14 the Stewards fined A.P. O'Brien, trainer, €2,000 through his representative Jim O'Brien.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra;