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P. Townend, rider of Klassy Kay trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly off the final bend

The Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the final bend involving Demi Plie, ridden by Miss A.B

O'Connor, placed third, Klassy Kay, ridden by P. Townend, placed sixth, Trickey Trix, ridden by C.A. Landers, placed second and She's Commanche, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed first, where it appeared that there was tight riding with some interference caused. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Miss A.B. O'Connor stated that her mount was not travelling well enough to keep her position and pulled out of the tight situation. C.A

Landers stated that there was general bunching at the time of the incident and he was tightened from both sides. P

Townend stated that having jumped the second last hurdle very well, he was unable to pick up to take the inner and came around the leader. S.W. Flanagan stated that his mount had jumped straight at the last hurdle and he brought his mount back onto the correct path but the field bunched at this point. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference caused could not be attributed to any particular rider and therefore took no further action

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Wild Caprice trained by Thomas James, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race before being pulled up

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (116 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.