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The Stewards enquired into an incident about two hundred yards from the finish involving El Padre (USA), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, unplaced and Lord Mczie, ridden by P.A. Harnett, placed fifth, where it appeared that Lord Mczie continued to move inwards and El Padre (USA) checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence J.A. Heffernan stated that he thought he might get sixth place but was not going forward when he received a brush from Lord Mczie. P.A. Harnett stated that he was going easy into the straight and had nowhere to go when a gap appeared on his inner. He applied the whip but his mount went left into the path of El Padre (USA)

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that P.A

Harnett had caused the incident by riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended P.A. Harnett for one raceday

K.J. Manning, rider of Dixie Bluebell trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dixie Bluebell, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have given a few coughs during the examination but was otherwise post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John McGuire (Chairman), Mrs. Frankie Ward, Mr. Philip Myerscough, Mr. L. Walsh

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-85
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.