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The Stewards interviewed Mr K.M. Smith, rider of Springsteen's Girl, 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 1 raceday

The Stewards interviewed Mr T. Hamilton, rider of Snegurochka, 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 satisfied that two hits with the whip were used for corrective purposes where there was no running rail and the remaining hits did not breach R10(3). The Stewards, therefore, accepted the explanation offered

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Raymund S. Martin (Chairman), Mr L. McFerran, Mr F. Cahill, Mr Hugh M. Ferguson, Mr Hugh Hynes

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old fillies only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st ;
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (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.)