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The Stewards interviewed Mr. B.G. Crawford, rider of Lily Du Berlais (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. B. G. Crawford was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr

B. G. Crawford's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. B. G. Crawford for four raceday

The Stewards interviewed Mr D. O'Connor, rider of Battling Bessie (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the Regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. D. O'Connor was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. D

O'Connor's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. D. O'Connor for three racedays

Mr M. McGuane, rider of Monteip trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise turning in

The Stewards interviewed Ms L. O'Neill, rider of Liberty Dance, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the Regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Ms. L. O'Neill was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency and 10.3.i, time to respond

Having considered Ms. L. O'Neill's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Ms. L. O'Neill for two racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Mr. N. B. Wachman, Mr. Stephen Collins, Mr. P. D. Matthews

Owing to the low lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for the second last hurdle to be omitted from races six and seven

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, other than I.N.H. Flat Races or N.H. Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 6lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra Of two such races 7lb extra