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The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Miltonia (USA), trained by Jennifer Monaghan, for failing to lodge the passport in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i)

W.J. Lee, rider of Dancing Rebel trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with interference at and around the one furlong marker

C.T. Keane, rider of Knocklane Lass trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls

R.P. Cleary, rider of Life In Colour (GB) trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls

L.F. Roche, rider of Siesta Beach (GB) trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle the ground and hung left under pressure

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one furlong from the finish involving Dancing Rebel, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed third and Siesta Beach (GB), ridden by L.F. Roche, placed second, where it appeared that Siesta Beach (GB) drifted left and may have interfered with Dancing Rebel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence W.J. Lee stated that there was room when he challenged on the inner of Siesta Beach (GB) but he had to check when that animal continued to go to the left despite the efforts of her rider. L.F

Roche stated that he had switched his whip in an effort to straighten his mount as he knew W.J. Lee was close to him but she hung under pressure. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Siesta Beach (GB) had caused interference to Dancing Rebel and as a result of this interference had improved it's finishing position. As a consequence, they reversed the placings of the second and third placed horses and amended the result to read as follows; Amended Result: First: Heart To Heart (GB) Second: Dancing Rebel Third: Siesta Beach (GB) Fourth: Queen's Pardon (GB) Fifth: Tosen Wish Sixth: Celebrate In Style Furthermore, the Stewards were of the opinion that the interference which occurred was accidental in nature, as they determined that L.F. Roche had taken all reasonable steps to prevent the interference from occurring and therefore took no further action

The Stewards requested a report from A.P.O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Heart To Heart (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Navan on the 4th September when finishing last of the eight runners. Patrick Keating, Authorised representative for A.P. O'Brien reported that their charge appreciated the cut in the ground conditions today which in their opinion brought about the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

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