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Camera Shy Stewards

Patrick Mullins and his father WilliePatrick Mullins and his father Willie
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Amateur Champion Patrick Mullins caused a stir at Ballinrobe races yesterday evening when attempting to ride with a camera mounted on his helmet.

While there is no rule relating directly to the use of such equipment the Turf Club stewards referred the matter on to their Chief executive Denis Egan for a ruling.

The following is the steward's report:

The Stewards enquired from Mr P. W. Mullins rider of New Kid In Town as to the reason why he attempted to wear a camera attached to his skull cap in this race.

Mr Mullins explained that it was a video camera to be used solely for personal reasons when reviewing his riding and had no other usage planned.

Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards referred this matter to the Chief Executive of the Turf Club for a ruling on the use of this equipment and furthermore instructed Mr Mullins to refrain from using this camera equipment until the Turf Club has informed all parties.

The Stewards ordered the removal of the camera equipment prior to the start of this race.