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The Stewards received mobile phone communication from Francis Casey , trainer, that the transport vehicle for his charge Rock Ya Boy Ya had been at a standstill for a considerable length of time on the M7 between Junctions 22 & 23 owing to a traffic accident. He kept in continuous communication and advised that his charge had become very agitated and upset. At 16.40 hours he requested permission to withdraw Rock Ya Boy Ya as he felt that it was the only decision to make in the best interests of the horses wellfare. Photographic evidence was also forwarded to the Stewards. Having considered all matters presented, the Stewards allowed Rock Ya Boy Ya to be withdrawn without any penalty

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Tenroundqueen, ridden by B.M. Coen, unplaced, Wantsandneeds, ridden by S.B. Kelly, unplaced, Catch Kodi, ridden by R. P. Cleary, unplaced, Dawn Tapper, ridden by K.J. Manning, unplaced, Lady Barrington, ridden by T.P. Madden, unplaced and Speedy Pix, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, where it appeared that several horses had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. M. Coen stated that he was not aware that C. D. Hayes was on his flanks and his horse was getting tired and when he hit his horse twice it drifted more. S, B, Kelly stated that he had pulled to the outer and he received interference from his inside. R. P. Cleary stated that he got interference from the inside from a knock on effect. K. J. Manning stated that he got pressure from the inside and there was contact made. T. P. Madden stated that he received interference from his inside from a knock on effect. C. D. Hayes stated that Tenroundqueen drifted from the inside towards him and he had to check towards Dawn Tapper on his outside to avoid clipping heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that B. M

Coen was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered B. M. Coen's record in this regard the Stewards suspended B. M. Coen for seven racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Con O'Mahony (Chairman), Mr. John O'Shaughnessy, Mr. John Horgan, Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.