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The rider was good on him, I was starting to curse him up in the stands early in the straight but fair play to him he was cool and didn't panic. He's probably a horse that could win again. They are only new owners and he's had a second and two wins so we can't complain. I think he'll sharpen up into a nice horse next year. We'll probably wait with him now until after Christmas, I'll see what the handicapper does with him on Monday and make a decision. Conor (Brady, owner) is a local fella, he lives up the road in Cooley. Adrian McGuinness, trainer

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Superior Council trained by J.F. Levins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was checked after the first furlong

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Numoor (GB) trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received contact in the first furlong

P.A. Harnett, rider of Circles trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Jazzy Dancer, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that C. Stone-Walsh was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to give his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration the Raceday Stewards suspended C. Stone-Walsh for two racedays and referred him to R.A.C.E. for one day's tuition on the correct use of the whip. Ms Elaine O'Farrell accompanied C Stone- Walsh at this enquiry

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the first furlong involving Superior Council, ridden by J.M

Sheridan, Numoor (GB), ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, Leclerc (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, Clarinbridge, ridden by J. Coen, and Caesar's Comet, ridden by M.W Hassett where it appeared that Leclerc ridden by Siobhan Rutledge got tight for room and struck a rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her mount received contact from her right, and got tight for room. J. Coen stated that his mount received pressure from his outside. M.W. Hassett stated that his mount received pressure from his outside. Adam Caffrey stated that his mount received pressure from the horse on his outside. J.M. Sheridan stated that his mount was taken across and was forced to take off heels but felt he did not cause any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.M. Sheridan, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for four racedays. Ms. Elaine accompanied J. Coen and Mr. Kevin Borthwick accompanied M.W

Hassett in this enquiry.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 5th December and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules