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R. Whearty, rider of Harbanaker, trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check his mount one and a half furlongs down

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Leclerc (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from James McAuley, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Sunday Sovereign (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. James Gough, authorised representative of the trainer, stated that a good positive ride and a step up in trip may of helped to bring about today's apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident just after the final bend involving Texas Sun, ridden by G.F

Carroll, unplaced, Harbanaker, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, and Yester, ridden by D.W. O'Connor, unplaced, where it appeared R. Whearty had to check his mount. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, R. Whearty stated that he switched left turning in and that he received slight pressure from his outside

D.W. O'Connor stated that his mount was tiring and leaned in off Texas Sun after receiving minimal contact. G.F

Carroll stated that his mount was wearing first time blinkers and felt he kept his mount as straight as he could

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental and they took no further action

The Raceday Stewards informed Mervyn Torrens, trainer that Ben Milis, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

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