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The Stewards interviewed B. Hayes, rider of Abolitionist, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his saddle slipped back in this race. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found B. Hayes in breach of Reg. 10 3 (d) by using his whip after the Winning Post had been reached and having taken his record into account suspended him for two race days. The Stewards further found B. Hayes in breach of Rule 213 by failing to report in the first instance anything which might have affected the running of his horse and having taken his record into account suspended him for two race days.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 1st March, 2015 allowed 4lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra;