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The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr D. Maher, that D.J Gilligan, rider of A Shin Undine, presented himself to weigh out showing three pounds overweight where a possible two pounds overweight had already been declared under Rule 195. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was unable to shed the last half pound. J.A. Stack, trainer of Shin Undine, attended this enquiry. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards did not consider that there were exceptional circumstances to allow D.J. Gilligan to ride at three pounds overweight and informed J.A. Stack that an alternative rider should be sought. The Stewards found D.J. Gilligan to be in breach of Rule 195 (vii) and having taken his previous record into consideration, they suspended him for three racedays. Furthermore, under the provisions of Rule 154(v), the Stewards referred D.J

Gilligan to the Medical Officer for consideration of a review of that rider's Minimum Riding Weight. The Stewards granted J.A. Stack permission to replace D.J. Gilligan with J. Coen on his charge Shin Undine

The Stewards requested a report from D. K. Weld, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Silent Prayer (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Galway when finishing last of fifteen runners. Patrick O'Brien, Authorised representative for D.K. Weld, reported that their charge ran in her first handicap at Galway where the soft ground and riding tactics did not suit her and she failed to stay the trip, whereas today she reverted back to a maiden, raced on fast ground, was up with the pace racing over a shorter trip and had the application of a visor for the first time. In his opinion, these were contributing factors to the improved performance. Having considered the explanation the Stewards noted the content of the report.

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