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At the request of the Stewards, M.A. Enright, rider of Petrol Head, trained by David Peter Dunne, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was never on the bridle and was flat out the whole way

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Father's Day trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran around under pressure

C.D. Hayes, rider of Shinpachi trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with interference when the two leaders drifted in front of him

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Tashi, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed first, Father's Day, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed second and Shinpachi, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, where it appeared that Father's Day drifted sharply to the right when fighting out the finish. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence C.D. Hayes stated that his mount was green and having his third run when interference took place in front of him and he had to check. R.C. Colgan stated that he wanted to arrive late when Father's Day came out and made contact with his own mount. J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount jinked and went outwards towards the horse gate for which he quickly changed his whip hand to straighten him up

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action. Mr E

Irwin, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry

The Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Father's Day, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.A. Heffernan accepted that he was in breach of the whip guidelines and explained that he was trying to stop his mount rolling out and was doing his best to straighten him. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards pursuant to R10(6)(b) referred J.A. Heffernan to the Referrals Committee for consideration. Mr E. Irwin, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. K. Horgan (Chairman), Mr. D.H. Galvin, Mr. E. Irwin, Mr. L. Walsh

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