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The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to and over the last fence involving Indiana Jones (FR), ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed second and Busselton (FR), ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed first, where it appeared Busselton ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that his mount drifted right and he was not aware there was a horse on his inner. J. J. Slevin stated that he momentarily ran short of room but it did not cost him anything. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D. J. O'Keeffe was in breach of rule 214, in that he had ridden improperly. Having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended D. J. O'Keeffe for three racedays

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Indiana Jones (FR) trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount rolled around under pressure.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 135 or less (also open to horses that at entry are rated 135 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra