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L.F. Roche, rider of Rockbury Lad (GB) trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount missed the kick from the flag start

The Stewards enquired into the malfunction of the outside set of stalls which opened momentarily slower than the inside set of stalls resulting in a false start being called by Mr J.R. Banahan, IHRB Starter and the race subsequently being started by a flag start. Mr Banahan stated that he observed that the outside set of stalls had opened slower than the inside set of stalls and called a false start. He confirmed that following a similar happening in the first race being brought to his attention by the Stewards, the electrical leads were changed and the stalls were checked three times, this test being recorded, and no malfunction was observed. He was satisfied that the stalls had trialled perfectly and loaded the runners for this race. He added that the stalls malfunctioned and a false start was called. A further trial was carried out and the malfunction was observed again. Consequently the Stewards granted permission for this race to be started by flag. Mr Peter O'Reilly, HRI Starting Stalls technician confirmed Mr Banahan's account of events. He confirmed that the starting stalls were serviced prior to the start of the season and checked again as a protocol prior to the start of any raceday. He informed the Stewards that the two batteries were showing full power but the recurring problem was now addressed by replacing these batteries and the connecting lead. He was satisfied that the malfunction had now been addressed and rectified and therefore suitable for use for the remainder of the meeting. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards referred this matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation.

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