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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the second last hurdle involving Easy Fella, ridden by D. Meyler, placed fifth, Japers Jack, ridden by B. Hayes, placed third, Desert Heather, ridden by D.L

Queally, placed second, and Fortunefavorsdbold, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed first, where it appeared that Easy Fella may have run short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D. Meyler stated that he had to take back when running short of room on the approach to the second last hurdle. S.W

Flanagan stated that he had kept a straight racing line and did not have any involvement in the incident. B. Hayes stated that his mount was struggling to hold his position but maintained a straight racing line. D.L. Queally stated that he had passed Easy Fella when his own mount edged left and to avoid the chance of running out at the wing of the hurdle, he took his mount back. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that D.L. Queally was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned D.L. Queally on this occasion

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at the final hurdle involving Japers Jack, ridden by B

Hayes, placed third, Desert Heather, ridden by D.L. Queally, placed second, and Fortunefavorsdbold, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed first, where it appeared that Fortunefavorsdbold jumped left and into the racing line of Desert Heather. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, B. Hayes stated that his mount was beaten at the time and he had no involvement in the incident. D.L. Queally stated that Fortunefavorsdbold jumped right across his own mount which was intimidated and ran left at this point before being straightened to make a challenge and was beaten by half a length. S.W. Flanagan stated that his mount, which was fitted with cheek pieces, went violently to the left when Japers Jack dropped away and he had left the bit down in her mouth. He added that he quickly switched his whip hand to straighten his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings, did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Fortunefavorsdbold, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped the last hurdle and drifted.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs