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The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Western Abbey, at the request of trainer, Brian M. McMahon, and reported the animal to be lame on his off foreleg. This horse had been withdrawn at the start on Veterinary advice. The Stewards considered a request from W. McCreery, trainer of Chieftain Jack, to substitute nominated rider C. Comerford with D.E. Sheehy as he was unable to do the correct weight. The trainer stated that prior to the deadline for nominating a rider yesterday morning he was informed by C. Comerford, his registered Apprentice, that he would ride at the correct weight. He was informed by the rider this morning that he was in difficulty with his weight. C. Comerford accepted that he had given W. McCreery an assurance yesterday morning that he would do the correct weight on the assumption that he would lose some weight before weighing out today. He added that he had not felt too well and experienced difficulty in losing any weight despite his best efforts. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards severely cautioned C. Comerford concerning his responsibility to weight out at the correct weight. Furthermore the Stewards ordered C. Comerford to attend the Turf Club Medical Offical for a reassessment of his minimum riding weight. The Stewards allowed D.E. Sheehy to deputise for C. Comerford on Chieftain Jack.

An extended handicap for two yrs old only (70 = 9st 7lb)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.