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The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Kalium (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr. P.W. Mullins stated that he had ridden a front running race and was unaware he was so far clear at that point in the race. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found that Mr. P.W. Mullins was in breach of R.10.3(c)(The unnecessary hitting of a horse that clearly has its race won or has obtained its maximum placing) and in considering his record in this regard(first offence) they suspended him for two racedays. Mr. S

McDonogh was not present for this enquiry

Mr T. Hamilton, rider of Florida Strait, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

Shane Fenelon, rider of Kingdom Calling (FR), trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount gurgled down the back straight

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Florida Strait, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairman), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. J. Patrick Barry, Mr. Steve McDonogh, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st 10lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 8th May) may also ride in this race.