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The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that R.C. Colgan, rider of Noble Seal, had weighed in at 3.1lbs light. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who agreed with the facts presented by the Clerk of the Scales and added that he did not have a lead cloth in his equipment when returning to scales. A.J. Martin, trainer of Noble Seal, stated that as far as he was aware he had included the lead cloth when saddling his charge. On being informed during the enquiry that the lead cloth had subsequently been found in the saddling stalls, he accepted full responsibility for this error and also accepted that he had failed to include the lead cloth when saddling the gelding. Both R.C. Colgan and A.J. Martin identified the lead cloth when it was presented to them. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that R.C. Colgan had weighed in at 3.1lbs light and disqualified Noble Seal in accordance with the provisions of Rule 231(i). The amended result now to read; First - Maralinga, Second - Never Seen Before, Third - Stop On Red, Fourth - Devious Dreamer, Fifth - San Aer

Furthermore the Stewards were satisfied that A.J. Martin was in breach of Rule 36(iii) and Rule 148(i)and fined him €300. Dr. F. Kenny, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry

S. Foley, rider of Fly Girl trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen during this race

W.M. Lordan, rider of The Piano Player trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost his action in the straight

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that The Piano Player trained by A.P.O'Brien was stiff post race

A.J. Slattery, rider of No Patience trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free during this race

C.D. Hayes, rider of Stop On Red trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered after going a furlong and again in the straight

M.A. Enright, rider of Flying Rock trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered after leaving the starting stalls and again in the straight

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Flying Rock, ridden by M.A. Enright, unplaced, Noble Seal, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed 5th but subsequently disqualified and The Casino King, ridden by M.A

Gallagher, unplaced, where it appeared that Flying Rock ran short of room. Having reviewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-75
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.