Cosmic Symbol's connections are well pleased after his third win since June© Photo Healy Racing
Twelve of the fifteen that took part in Diarmuid Cronin Electric Apprentice Handicap were covered by just over five and a half lengths at the finish. Up front Cosmic Symbol gained his third win since June when beating Hatton Cross by half a length at Killarney.
Cosmic Symbol was supported in the market from 10/1 into 7/1 and he chased the leaders through this mile heat.
Third at the halfway stage, the victor was ridden in fifth two furlongs out, and he stayed on to challenge a furlong out.
Leading in the final 150 yards, the George Webb-trained and Dylan Hogan-ridden Cosmic Symbol kept on well under pressure from there for the win.
"He jumped and travelled away, and liked the ground. He kept battling away to the line, and did it well," said Hogan.
"George (Webb) seemed quite confident, and he loves soft ground. It's soft down the back but a bit quicker in the straight.
"That's nine winners for me this year and 17 in total. Hopefully it continues."
The Stewards interviewed D.E. Hogan, rider of Cosmic Symbol, concerning his use of the whip in this race.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and having considered his record, suspended him for three race days.
The Stewards interviewed T.P. Madden, rider of Hatton Cross, concerning his use of the whip in this race.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and having considered his record, suspended him for two race days.
The Stewards interviewed K.P. Moriarty, rider of Prince Jock (USA), concerning his use of the whip in this race.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f) and 10.3(b), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and when his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone.
Having considered his record in this regard the rider was suspended for two race days.
E.T. Daly, rider of Dovil's Duel trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.
G.P. Brouder, rider of Society Ranger trained by S.M.Duffy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount suffered interference in running.
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