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W.J. Lee, rider of Rosscarbery (GER), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly interfered with in the closing stages

R.P. Whelan, rider of Stay Alert (GB), trained by Hughie Morrison (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check in the closing stages

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the final furlong involving Above The Curve (USA), ridden by R.L. Moore, placed third, Rosscarbery (GER), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fourth, Stay Alert (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed second, and Via Sistina, ridden by J.P. Spencer, placed first, where it appeared Via Sistina shifted onto Rosscarbery who in turn shifted onto Stay Alert (GB). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

R.L. Moore stated that his filly was weakening when she received contact on her quarters and was turned sideways

W.J. Lee stated that he sat in third following Above The Curve (USA), his filly was keeping going when Via Sistina came down the outside and he checked badly. R.P. Whelan stated he was riding his filly cold when he got a bump from his outside and tried to regain his momentum. J.P. Spencer stated that his filly starts to lean right in the straight but he corrected her and his filly leaned on Rosscarbery but felt there was interference coming from the inside also. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Via Sistina had caused interference to Rosscarbery she did not improve her finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that J.P. Spencer, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for six race days. Mr. P.N. Reynolds recused himself from this enquiry

Ger Flynn, Authorised Representative for J. S. Bolger, trainer of Comhra, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his charge's below par performance was due to an allergy contracted at Ascot.

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