An enquiry was held into the running and riding of DAN GUN (IRE), ridden by Harry Reed and trained by Fergal O'Brien, which was held up in rear before making some late headway in the straight to finish fifth, beaten 8 ½ lengths. The rider and the trainer's representative were interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to get the gelding settled, as he has been keen in his races in Ireland, and ride the race from there. He added that DAN GUN (IRE) wasn't travelling early in the race on the good to soft, soft in places ground, which he reported at scales on his return. He further stated that the gelding started to run on in the home straight but the leaders had got away from him and after the last he ran on through beaten horses. The trainer's representative confirmed the instructions adding that DAN GUN (IRE) is keen at home and the rider was told to take his time. Harry Reed was suspended for 10 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was run on its merits in that he didn't make a real or substantial effort in the home straight to obtain the best possible placing.

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