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Killarney void race – did stewards make the right decision?

Stars Over The Sea in action over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April
Stars Over The Sea in action over hurdles at Fairyhouse in AprilCredit: Alain Barr

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Ireland editor Richard Forristal

One of the objections raised by those who disagree with the decision of the Killarney stewards is that similar incidents are not addressed with the same rigour on a routine basis in Irish racing.

That is a valid point, but it doesn't make the decision to void this particular race wrong. Under the current rules, it was absolutely the right judgement.

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Published on 20 July 2017inComment

Last updated 20:36, 20 July 2017

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