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he did it well. I met a little bit of trouble halfway up the straight but he had plenty of gears to get himself out of it. He's won on the Flat now as well as over hurdles. He's a nice horse going forward and I'm sure Gordon will find something nice for him. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P. L. Malone, that L.T. McAteer, rider of Drakensberg, had presented himself to weigh out at two pounds overweight, which was not declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that this was the case. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that L. T. McAteer was in breach of rule 195 (i) and rule 198 (vii) and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for two racedays. Furthermore, the Stewards granted a request from A. J. Martin to substitute L. T. McAteer with D. W.O'Connor

The Stewards enquired into an incident at the top of home straight involving Glorious Zoff, ridden by Sam Ewing, placed first and Majestic Jewel (GB), ridden by M. P. Sheehy, unplaced, where it appeared that Majestic Jewel had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Sam Ewing was in breach of rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered Sam Ewing's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion. Sam Ewing was accompanied by Mary Nugent at this enquiry. M. P. Sheehy was accompanied by Kevin O'Ryan at this enquiry.

For four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 65 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 66-80)
Weights - 4-y-o 9st 5-y-o and up 9st 3lbs
Penalties - Performances before 11th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 65 1lb extra On or after 11th January - for every race won 5lb extra