The Veterinary Officer reported that an employee of Tim Easterby, the trainer of My Reward (GB), had administered Free Flow, an herbal supplement, on the day of the race.

The trainer’s representative, the Veterinary Officer and an Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer were interviewed.

As the Stewards were not satisfied that My Reward (GB) had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of the race, they withdrew the gelding and ordered it to be routine tested.

They further confiscated the substance, ordered that it should be tested, and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.

Permission was given for Fairy Tale (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.

The winner, Stamford Raffles (GB), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 29 June 2019, where the gelding fourteenth of fifteen, beaten 110 lengths.

The representative of Jane Chapple-Hyam could offer no explanation for Stamford Raffles (GB)’ improved form.

The gelding was routine tested.

The performance of Oasis Fantasy (IRE), which started second favourite and finished last of four, was considered.

David Simcock’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of Oasis Fantasy (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.