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The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Killiney Court, ridden by B. Hayes, and trained by C.A.Murphy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. B. Hayes, stated that his instructions were to settle his mount in mid-division and to do the best he could. He said his mount jumped well but became outpaced down the back straight before meeting with slight interference rounding the home bend. He added that his mount made a bad respiratory noise in the home straight, which in his opinion affected the preformance of the horse today. He stated that he was unaware that he had to report this to anyone following the race. He eased his mount as a result of making this noise. C. A. Murphy confirmed the instructions given and added that he felt B. Hayes could have made more effort. He outlined the wind problems that his charge has had in the past, and also the fact that he has had two operations prior to his first run on a racecourse for this problem. He further added that he was unaware that his charge had made a respiratory noise in running but was not surprised by this . The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who stated that Killiney Court was found to be post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered in relation to the running and riding of Killiney Court. They did, however, find that B. Hayes was in breach of Rule 213(ii), in that he had failed to report anything that may have affected the running of his horse in the race. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, they suspended him for eight race days.

A hurdle race for four yrs old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 7lb; Fillies allowed 7lb;