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E.J. McNamara, rider of Arturo Toscanini trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got tight for room in the final furlong

B.M. Coen, rider of Earlswood (GB) trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got tight for room in the final furlong

G.M. Ryan, rider of Fernando Vichi trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very short of room in the first furlong

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined High Definition, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Arturo Toscanini, ridden by E.J

McNamara, placed seventh, Earlswood (GB), ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fourth, Hurricane Lane, ridden by W

Buick, placed first, Mac Swiney, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed sixth, Mojo Star, ridden by R.G. Ryan, placed fifth and Wordsworth, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed third, where it appeared there was possible interference

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. E.J. McNamara stated that his horse was getting tired and starting to back pedal when he got tight for room and took a precautionary check. B.M. Coen stated that his horse didn't have the pace to go through a gap that appeared and he had to check. W. Buick stated that his horse hung right while he was passing a bunch of horses but felt he had gone by them before causing interference. K.J. Manning stated that he was in front of the interference and didn't contribute to it. R.G. Ryan stated that he received pressure from both sides which finished his run. J.A. Heffernan stated that he received interference from his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that no horse had improved its finishing position and allowed the judges placings to stand. The Stewards did, however, find W

Buick was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and considering his record in this regard, they suspended him for 2 racedays

R.L. Moore, rider of High Definition trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got hampered 1 and a half furlongs after the start

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Wordsworth trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got tight for room in the last furlong.

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