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J.M. Sheridan, rider of Autocrat, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped one furlong from the finish

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Autocrat, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed first, and Monophonic, ridden by J. Kearney, placed third, where it appeared that Autocrat received interference when Monophonic made an outward manoeuvre to challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J.M. Sheridan stated that Monophonic needed room and made an outward manoeuvre causing a little bump between the two horses. J. Kearney stated that he had nowhere to go and had to switch out off heels but his mount ran around despite he carrying his whip in his right hand. He further added that he was aware that Autocrat was on his outer at that time. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that J. Kearney was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his clean record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned J. Kearney on this occasion. Ian Kearney accompanied J. Kearney at this enquiry.

An extended handicap for three years old only (75 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.