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The Stewards requested a report from Kevin Prendergast, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Russian Campaign, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. John Sullivan, Authorised Representative for the trainer, reported that his charge was disadvantaged by the holding ground conditions on his previous run

He reported that the animal appeared to appreciate the all weather surface and felt this had brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Ancestral (GB), ridden by C.T

Keane, unplaced, Dubai Rainbow, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, placed third, Daubney's Dream, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed fifth, Proud And Elated (FR), ridden by S.M. Crosse, unplaced and Natty Dresser, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, where it appeared interference had occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned in the presence of Damien Byrne, representing J.P. O'Brien, Master of S.M. Crosse. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings. They were, however, of the opinion that G.F. Carroll was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended G.F. Carroll for two racedays

S. Foley, rider of Poetic Light (GB) trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped at the bottom of the straight

S.M. Crosse, rider of Proud And Elated (FR) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered about a furlong from the finish

C.T. Keane, rider of Ancestral (GB), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with interference soon after the start

The Stewards enquired into an incident after leaving the stalls involving Ancestral (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, and Stealth (GB), ridden by K.J. Manning, where it appeared Ancestral (GB) ran short of room on the rail

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that K.J. Manning was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended K.J. Manning for 2 racedays.

An extended handicap for three yrs old only (75 = 9st 12lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 12lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.