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The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Bigger And Better (GB), ridden by R.C. Colgan, and trained by A.J.Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. R.C. Colgan stated that he was instructed to keep behind the leaders and to follow the pace. He stated that his mount jumped off well from stalls however after the first furlong, and despite being pushed on, he could not get anywhere near a winning position and ran badly. In the closing stages, R.C. Colgan missed a gap and when he eventually found room horses in front of him stopped and he passed tired horses to finish second. R.C. Colgan finished by adding that in his opinion he could not have finished closer to the winner, however through his own fault he was too far off the pace. A.J.Martin confirmed the riding instructions given to R.C. Colgan and added that he was disappointed with his charge's finishing position who could have been encouraged more in the back straight, however he was satisfied with the evidence of R.C. Colgan who he stated is an experienced rider. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Bigger And Better was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered by A.J

Martin and were satisfied that R.C. Colgan was in breach of Rule 212 A (ii), in that he failed to obtain from his mount timely and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place. Having considered R.C. Colgan's record in this regard, the Stewards suspended him for 5 racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.