Dundalk 31st January 2014

The Stewards enquired into incidents inside the final one and a half furlongs involving Fine Cut, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed fifth, Political Policy, ridden by S. Foley, placed second, High Stand (GB), ridden by L.P. Dempsey, unplaced, Fix It, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, placed third and Too Many Diamonds, ridden by R.P. Cleary, unplaced, where in the first incident it appeared that High Stand (GB) received some interference from Fix It and in a separate incident Too Many Diamonds checked when racing between Fine Cut and Fix It. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised N.G. McCullagh to ride with more care. Mr J.P. Murtagh,trainer,attended this enquiry with his Apprentice Jockey L.P. Dempsey.

C.T. Keane, rider of High Importance (USA), trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung slightly in running.

Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.