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He was showing all the right signs at home and was doing everything right. I was afraid the ground might have been gone on him but he handled it okay,. Ray Hackett, trainer

The Stewards wished to enquire into possible interference about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Doctor Duffy, ridden by Mr R. Deegan, a faller and Eileen O, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second, where it appeared that Doctor Duffy ran short of room and fell. Owing to the injury sustained by Mr Deegan in the fall, the IHRB Medical Officer informed the Stewards that Mr. Deegan was unfit to give evidence at this enquiry and in the circumstances the Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the latter stages of this race involving Dancing In The Sky, ridden by Mr T.D. Hyde, placed third and Eileen O, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second . Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Philip McLernon (Chairman), Mr. M.J. Doyle, Mr. John McGuire, Mr. Brian F. Murphy, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race
Weights - 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.