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R. Walsh, rider of Share The Honour (GB) trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly to the left during this race. N.T. Prendergast, rider of Charle Brune (FR) trained by T.Shanahan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount cocked his jaw and ran out at the bend entering the back straight. The Stewards fined Matthew J. Smith, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Ronald Pump (GB), in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order. The Stewards interviewed N.T. Prendergast, rider of Charle Brune (FR), trained by T.Shanahan, concerning his riding when leaving the running rail at the entrance to the back straight and racing wide around a turning point which was not part of the course for this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had walked the track prior to racing and was familiar with the route to be taken. He added that his mount cocked his jaw at that point and ran off the track but continued around a railing and obstacle which was not part of the course for this race. He explained that he did not fight his mount as he reacts to that style of riding and consequently he experienced some difficulty in trying to pull him up. He confirmed that he had made a report to the Clerk of the Scales post race in relation to what had happened. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered.

A hurdle race for four yrs old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a *race allowed 5lb