16:20 Kilbeggan

midfield, hampered 1st, good headway after 2 out, went second after last, nudged along challenging final 110yds, just held (the stewards enquired into the running and riding with particular emphasis on the closing stages; jockey said his instructions were to settle his mount in fifth or sixth place, get into a rhythm and ride his race from there, he said the race was less than straight forward and his mount suffered some interference in the closing stages, when questioned on his riding particularly inside the last 50yards he stated that he was riding to the best of his ability on a horse that would not respond to use of a whip, he further added that the animal was raw and inexperienced and in the circumstances he was satisfied that he had made every effort in the closing stages, trainer's rep confirmed instructions given and expressed her satisfaction with the ride, she further confirmed that she had spoken with the trainer by phone and stated that the trainer was also satisfied with the ride, following running of the race, vet said gelding had a small wound on the outside of his right fore and noted a righthand side cardiac murmur which is louder post trot than when he is at rest, samples were taken for analysis, having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the stewards noted the explanations offered on the basis of the Veterinary evidence alone, which they felt was a very significant factor when arriving at their decision)

prominent, slightly hampered 1st, went second after 2 out, lost second run-in, kept on, no match for first two

midfield, headway when short of room on inner after 2 out, went fourth approaching last, no impression run-in

in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 1st, prominent 2 out, weakened approaching last

midfield, still plenty to do after 2 out, kept on from last, never near to challenge

took keen hold, midfield, outpaced after 2 out

led, headed after 4th, weakened from 2 out (jockey said gelding hung left throughout)

towards rear, rapid headway and went second after 4th, soon led and went clear, mistake 4 out, wandered around before 3 out, soon headed, weakened from 2 out

towards rear throughout

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, weakened from 2 out

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

towards rear throughout, tailed off

raced in second when mistake and unseated 1st