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H.J. Horgan, rider of Blackberry Jack, trained by Denis Leahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the bottom of the straight

Adam Caffrey, rider of Storm Eric, trained by Jamie Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room four furlongs out and was hampered two furlongs out

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Power Drive (GB), trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check two furlongs out

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Alma Libre, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, Blackberry Jack, ridden by H.J. Horgan, unplaced, Cu Chulainn (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Storm Eric, ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, and Power Drive (GB), ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, unplaced, where it appeared numerous horses ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that he kept a straight line. P.A. Hartnett stated that he was staying on when he maneuvered to the inside of Alma Libre. H.J. Horgan stated that his mount was travelling well up the rail and he just had to take back as the gap closed. Adam Caffrey stated that he was carried across the whole way to the rail and had to check. C.J

MacRedmond stated that his mount hung off the bend and as he maneuvered back over to the rail he was pressured from his outside and had to take a small check off heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found P.A. Hartnett was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard(first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately four furlongs from home involving Morning Soldier, ridden by J. Cleary, unplaced, Cu Chulainn (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Mr Mills, ridden by S.P. Bird, unseated, and Storm Eric, ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, where it appeared S.P. Bird became unbalanced and unseated. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.P. Bird stated that he felt pressure from his outside causing him to collide with the rail for three or four strides. He further added that as the pressure from his outside eased, his mount jumped back out and he lost his balance and was unseated. He concluded by stating that his mount is blind in his rail side eye. P.A. Harnett stated that he kept a straight line the whole way. Adam Caffrey stated that he received pressure from his outside. J. Cleary stated that he felt pressure from his outside

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Alma Libre (FR), ridden by W

Joyce, unplaced, and Cu Chulainn (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, where it appeared P.A. Harnett had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.A. Harnett stated that it got tight for room as they were both on tired horses and he had to check. W. Joyce stated that his mount drifted right as he tired. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 26th May and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules