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C.T. Keane, rider of Tara Power, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he rode to avoid the fallers in the straight

W.J. Lee, rider of Hanbags N Gladrags trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount caught a heel and feel

G.M. Ryan, rider of Zaur, trained by Michael Butler, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was just behind the faller Handbags N Gladrags when he was unavoidably brought down

K.J. Manning, rider of Ballysax, trained by W.T. Farrell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden to avoid the fallers

R.P. Whelan, rider of Wychwood Whisper, trained by M.Halford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden to avoid the fallers

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Tara Power, ridden by C.T

Keane, Hanbags N Gladrags, ridden by W.J. Lee, Cool Leader (GB), ridden by D.P. McDonogh, Zaur, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Ballysax, ridden by K.J. Manning, Wychwood Whisper, ridden by R.P. Whelan and Everylittlestep, ridden by N.G. McCullagh where it appeared that Hanbags N Gladrags fell when manoeuvring off the heels of Everylittlestep. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.T. Keane stated that he was riding wide when the incident happened on his inner. G.M. Ryan stated that Hanbags N Gladrags caught a heel and fell bringing down his own mount. W.J. Lee stated that from flag fall his mount did not go at all, he went down the middle in the straight and a few gaps appeared when he was tracking Cool Leader (GB) and Everylittlestep to the point where the rail kinked out. At that point there was no gap and he angled out a small bit and she resisted a small bit and then caught a heel resulting in the fall. D.P. McDonogh reported that he was ahead of the incident but felt that the kink in the running rail contributed to his own mounts movement which was rolling around at the time

N.G. McCullagh stated that he was unaware of the incident but noted on the video that his horse was leaning slightly left at the point of the kink in the rail. K.J. Manning stated that he was behind the fallers and rode to avoid interference. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount was hampered by the fallers. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found W.J. Lee was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly by inattention and misjudgement, and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for three racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hanbags N Gladrags, at the request of trainer, Andrew Kinirons, and reported the animal the animal to have a few nicks on her right hind lower limb but otherwise was post race normal.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.