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The Stewards interviewed Mr K.M. Smith, rider of It Takes Time, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr K.M. Smith was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr K.M. Smith for 3 racedays. The Stewards also found Mr K.M. Smith in breach of Rule 213 for failing to report at first instance that his mount was hanging in this race, a reason that he put forward during the enquiry into his use of the whip. The Stewards cautioned Mr K.M. Smith on this occasion

Mr K.M. Smith, rider of It Takes Time, trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported at a Stewards' enquiry that his mount was hanging on the approach to the straight

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Anthony Ryan (Chairman), Mr. Derek Pugh, Mr. George McCourt, Mr. Michael Moloney, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs ;5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lbs ;
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders who are Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 5th August) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)