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W.M. Lordan, rider of Shark Bay trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Jungle Cove, ridden by D.A Kidd, placed second, and Shark Bay, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed first, where it appeared that Shark Bay drifted toward Jungle Cove and may have caused interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D.A. Kidd stated that his mount received interference twice causing him to get unbalanced and in his opinion this had a bearing on the final placings. W.M. Lordan stated that he used his whip in his left hand initially as his mount was leaning left and then switched it to his right hand but his mount drifted left and made contact with Jungle Cove before racing straight to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while Shark Bay had caused interference to Jungle Cove, he did not improve his 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 W.M. Lordan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly

Having considered his record in this regard the Stewards cautioned W.M. Lordan on this occasion. Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Jungle Cove, accompanied D.A. Kidd at this enquiry.

For three years old and upwards which since 1st August, 2021 have not won a Listed Race or finished first, second or third in a Group race
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
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