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The Stewards interviewed Mr R.P. Quinlan, rider of Black Banjo, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion Mr R.P. Quinlan was in breach of Regulation 10 3 (f) in that he used his whip with excessive frequency, and Regulation 10 4 in that he used his whip without giving his mount time to respond, and having taken his record into account, they suspended him for 2 racedays. The Stewards interviewed Mr A. Ryan, rider of Shamat, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion Mr A. Ryan was in breach of Regulation 10 3 (a) in that he had used the whip down the shoulder while in the forehand position, and Regulation 10 3 (b) in that he continued to use his whip after his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone, and having taken his record into account, they suspended him for 3 racedays. The Stewards received a complaint under Rule 31 and a deposit of ?130 from Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Miss Ellis Island, against the Turf Club Starter, Mr D. Cullen in relation to the start of this race, which he alleged the Starter failed to adhere to the Starting Procedures. Evidence was heard Mr Cullen, Mr P.W. Mullins, and Mr J.J. O'Neill, Miss S. O'Brien, Miss J.M. Mangan and Mr J.J. Slevin, who all participated in this race. Also evidence was heard from Mr. Dan Hutch, Veterinary Surgeon, Mr. Howard Tarrant, Mr. Jimmy Fogarty and Mr. Paddy Barker, Advanced Flagman, who were all present and witnessed the start. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards referred the whole matter on to the Chief Executive of the Turf Club for further investigation, and ordered that Mr. P.W. Mullins' deposit be returned to him.

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lb; 5, 6 & 7-y-o 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.