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The Stewards enquired into an incident in the final furlong involving Entropy, ridden by J. Coen, and Hale Bopp, ridden by M.A. Enright where it appeared Hale Bopp ran short of room on the inner. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Coen gave his evidence in the presence of Ms. E. O'Farrell and stated that his mount was staying straight until coming to the dogleg when his mount rolled to the rail. M.A. Enright stated that the horse on his outer rolled in, came across his mount and he met with interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found J. Coen in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having taken his record into account cautioned the rider on this occasion

M.A. Enright, rider of Hale Bopp trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room close to the finish

The Stewards requested a report from Kevin Prendergast, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Mudamer, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer's representative Mr. J.C. Harley reported to the Stewards that this horse was badly drawn at Galway last time and did not handle the track. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

For three years old and upwards which at entry are rated 85 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 86-95)
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 6lbs
Penalties - Performances before August 11th - for every 1lb above the rating of 85 1lb extra On or after August 11th - for each race won 7lb extra