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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Never Feel Blue, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on her left foreleg post race

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the last one and a half furlongs involving Jeremys Jewel, ridden by Mr B. O'Neill, placed first and Via Rosa, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, placed second, where it appeared that Via Rosa was short of room and the rider had to sit for a number of strides. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence Mr D. O'Connor stated that his mount was staying galloping when Jeremys Jewel came over towards him and both intimidated his mount and took her ground resulting in him having to sit for many strides before switching out to deliver a challenge. Mr B. O'Neill stated that his mount drifted in for a back hander with the whip and in his opinion he thought that he was one length clear but may have misjudged this slightly

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. They were, however,of the opinion that Mr B. O'Neill had caused interference by riding carelessly and suspended him for two racedays having taken his previous record into consideration

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Paddy Barry (Chairman), The Hon Mrs. Justice S. Keegan, Mr. John Horgan, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, other than one I.N.H. flat race or National Hunt flat race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a National Hunt Flat race 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rules 52 (iii) (up to and including 12th July) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)