Sligo Results Fri, 22nd Oct, 2021

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She was tough. She didn’t really like the ground but she just toughed it out. She stayed going well. Hugh was very good on her. He gave her a chance when things weren’t working and she ran on for him then. I thought he excelled on her. Mark Michael McNiff, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final two hundred yards involving Red Ball Of Fire, ridden by H. Morgan, placed first and Mullins Cross, ridden by Shane Fenelon, placed second, where it appeared that Red Ball Of Fire edged inwards and made contact with Mullins Cross. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence Shane Fenelon stated that half way up the run in, Red Ball Of Fire leaned in on his mount causing it to lose its footing and put its head up in the air. H. Morgan stated that his mount idled when hitting the front and caused minimal interference but in his opinion he had taken the lead and had won with plenty in hand. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while Red Ball Of Fire had caused interference to Mullins Cross, she did not improve her finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judges placings. They were, however, of the opinion that H. Morgan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only rated 80-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.