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The Stewards interviewed Mr J.J. Codd, rider of Santonito (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr J.J. Codd admitted that he had breached the whip guidelines when getting involved in a tight finish with two challengers. He apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr J.J. Codd was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr J.J. Codd for one raceday

Mr E. Mahon, rider of Cherry Avenue trained by John Neilan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free during the early part of this race

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the latter stages of this race involving Don Chalant, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second, and Santonito (FR), ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr P.W. Mullins stated that he started his challenge in the middle of the track but got carried across to the rail which denied his mount to run in a straight line. Mr J.J. Codd stated that his mount had been intimidated by another challenger on his outside and while accepting that his mount had drifted inwards, he felt that there was always room for Don Chalant. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: Race 1; + 1 minute Race 2; + 1 minute Race 3; + 1 minute Race 4; + 2 minutes Race 5; + 2 minutes The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Jack Reardon (Chairman), Dr. Paddy Molony, Mr. Philip Caffrey, Mr. Edward Galvin, Mr. H. Hynes

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 8th March) may also ride in this race.