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D. McMonagle, rider of Unanswered (GB) trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not travel early

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Drummer (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was checked turning in

The Stewards enquired into an incident turning in involving Cross Step (USA), ridden by M.P. Sheehy, unplaced, Craic Eile, ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Carried, ridden by Cillian McConnell, placed sixth, Drummer (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed fourth and Miss Louise, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed fifth, where it appeared that several horses got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M. P. Sheehy stated that he was always on the outer and suffered no interference. P. A. Harnett stated that did not cause any interference

Cillian McConnell stated that his mount ran onto heels causing things to get tight. J. M. Sheridan stated that he was slightly checked but not really interfered with. L. T. McAteer stated that he had to check when things got tight

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards did not apportion blame as they were satisfied that the interference was accidental and therefore took no further action

A.J. Farragher, rider of Eastern Tornado, trained by Michael P. Hourigan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away, is still very green and raw and found the track too tight. He added that he also got caught in traffic turning in and then hung in behind horses twice in the straight

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Unanswered (GB), trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs 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.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 28th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules