Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.

Approaching the first bend at the road crossing, a free-running Almost Gotaway (IRE), unplaced, quickly changed legs and shifted right-handed tightening Safe Destination (GB), unplaced, for room against the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

Approaching the bend leaving the back straight, The Skiffle King (IRE), unplaced, edged slightly right- handed resulting in the rider of Haribo Collonges (FR), placed third, becoming momentarily caught on heels, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

The performance of Kiss My Face (GB), which finished sixth, beaten by 22¼ lengths, was considered.

It was noted that the representative of Brian Ellison could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than Kiss My Face (GB) may have been unsuited by the larger field size on this occasion.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The performance of Almost Gotaway (IRE), which started second-favourite and finished unplaced, was considered.

The representative of Nicky Martin’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the Good to Soft ground on this occasion and would prefer a faster surface, was noted.

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

Following the race, Lee Edwards reported that Haribo Collonges (FR), placed third, suffered interference approaching the bend leaving the back straight and Lewis Dobb reported that The Skiffle King (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed.