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D.P. Linehan, rider of Shamar (FR) trained by R. K. Watson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was unable to get a clear run in the final two furlongs of this race. J.A. Heffernan, rider of Commander Won trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was unable to get a clear run in the latter stages of this race. A.J. Farragher, rider of Asian Wing trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away out of stalls. D.E. Hogan, rider of Carta Blanca trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung throughout this race. The Stewards received information that there was no bedding available for horses that arrived for the later races today. Explanations were received from Peter Killeen, Racecourse Manager and Donal Curtis, Course Foreman. They both accepted responsibility for the problem encountered and apologised. Having considered the explanations, the Stewards ordered the management to address this unacceptable situation as a matter of urgency and to seek an immediate supply of bedding to facilitate the remainder of the inconvenienced trainers today. Furthermore Management were instructed to ensure that there was a larger than required supply of stable bedding available at all future meetings.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 45-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.