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G.M. Ryan, rider of Casanova (GB) trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had to check in the straight

S. Foley, rider of Tauran Shaman trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung in the straight and suffered interference

C.D. Hayes, rider of He Knows No Fear trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly interfered with

R.P. Cleary, rider of Theophile trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen early on and got tight for room after a furlong

M.A. Gallagher, rider of Hayyel trained by Richard Brabazon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount suffered a little interference in the straight

W.M. Lordan, rider of Fil The Power (GB) trained by Kevin Michael Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was turned sideways in the straight

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about a furlong and a half from the finish involving Raise You, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed first, Casanova (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, Tauran Shaman, ridden by S. Foley, placed fifth, He Knows No Fear, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, Hayyel, ridden by M.A. Gallagher, unplaced and Fil The Power (GB), ridden by W.M. Lordan, unplaced, where it appeared interference had occurred

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.M. Ryan stated that his mount suffered interference causing him to check when the horses racing on the far side hung across the track

W.M. Lordon stated that he suffered bad interference causing him to check and ease his mount thereafter

C.D. Hayes stated that he was carried across the track but did not have to stop riding

M.A. Gallagher stated that he received pressure from the outside which caused a chain reaction

S. Foley stated that he was timing a late run when his mount started to hang, he added that the winner started to hang at this point causing his mount to drift across to the main pack where he sat up for safety reasons

D. McMonagle stated that his mount hung towards the stands when in a driving position after he had used his whip, he added that he quickly changed hands with his whip and made every effort to straighten his mount thereafter

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the interference did not necessitate an alteration to the Judge's placings. Furthermore, the Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider as they were satisfied that the interference was accidental.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (100 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.