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B.J. Foley, rider of Churchtown Glen trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mounthung badly left and jumped left

M.J. Bolger, rider of Clear View trained by A.J. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hungvery badly throughout

D.E. Mullins, rider of Mary Sun (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mountstopped quickly and was pulled up

P.D. Kennedy, rider of Moll Dote trained by John J. Walsh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he lost an iron inrunning

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Churchtown Glen, trained by Michael Winters, at the request of theStewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Mary Sun (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of theStewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards received a report from Mr. H.T. Hynes , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that P.D

Kennedy , rider of Moll Dote , weighed in at 1.7 lbs lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned

Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that P.D. Kennedy was in breach of Rule 231 and theytherefore suspended him for 1 raceday

The Stewards fined A.J.Martin, trainer, ?350 for failing to lodge a passport in respect of The Mouse Doctor inaccordance with Rule 90. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance thatthe passport and vaccinations were in order

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Churchtown Glen, ridden by B.J. Foley, and trained byMichael Winters. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. B.J. Foley stated that his instructionswere to jump off in mid division, give his mount a good education as he is a young, green horse and to finish asclose as possible. B.J. Foley also stated that in running his mount hung badly left and jumped left, that he madeattempts to keep horses on his outside in order to prevent his mount from travelling recklessly across the track, andthat he made an attempt to challenge for the race turning into the home straight. The Stewards noted that B.J. Foleymade a report to the Clerk of the Scales. Michael Winters stated that B.J. Foley knows this horse fairly well, thatthe horse has been a difficult ride on his previous two runs and that his charge has improved significantly since hislast run. M. Winters further stated that he was delighted with how B.J. Foley rode the race considering thatChurchtown Glen is an awkward horse to ride. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club VeterinaryOfficer who stated that Churchtown Glen was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race andconsidered the evidence, the Stewards found both rider and trainer to be in breach of Rule 212 A (i), in thatChurchtown Glen was not allowed to run on its merits. Having considered their records in this regard, the Stewardsfined M. Winters ?6,000, suspended B.J. Foley for 21 Racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee, andsuspended Churchtown Glen for 90 days

Mr. Philip Mc Lernon, Chairman, exempted himself from this hearing which was chaired by Mr. Richard Rohan.

A hurdle race for four yrs old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb;