Downpatrick Results Fri, 10th May, 2019

See also » Oakcla gets Home in hunters chase
He was nearly sold yesterday, I didn't get any phone call this morning so I said we would drive on. He's an improving horse. He loves the good ground. He's a good jumper and it kind of stood to him there. He's after improving a lot. He was brought down the first day and the stirrup broke on him the second day and he finished third. Cathal is getting a great tune out of him and the owner was delighted but he couldn't make it here today. He's a good client from my father's days so it was great for him to get a bit of success. Maybe go novice hurdling or chasing depending on what way the handicapper looks at him. He'll run away for the summer anyway in some of them handicaps or novices. David M O'Brien, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr J.W. Kenny, rider of Crutches Lad, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of 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 Mr J.W. Kenny was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Mr J.W

Kenny

The Stewards interviewed Mr C.M. Healy, rider of My Oakclahome, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of 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 Mr C.M. Healy was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to allow his mount at least three strides to respond to the whip. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr C.M. Healy for 3 racedays

Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Different Spot trained by E. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left, lost his action when racing down the hill and was pulled up.

A steeplechase for Certified Hunters, four yrs old and upwards that have not won a *race and that have between 26th September, 2015 and 5th May, 2019 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland About two miles, seven furlongs and 110
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.