Punchestown Results Fri, 28th Apr, 2023

See also » Impaire Et Passe works at it for Mullins/Townend treble
He didn't impress me at all, I was delighted he won, but throughout the race he wasn't impressing me. He looked like he wasn't enjoying it and maybe Cheltenham took much more out of him than we thought. At home he was on fire and maybe I did too much with him because he was going so well. It's hard to say something went wrong when you win by seven-and-a-half lengths. Maybe he loves the hill in Cheltenham, he just got going up the hill whereas today is a Flat track. I'll have a quick chat with Paul later on and see what he thought. Turning for home I wouldn't have backed him, so to win after that just means that he has a huge engine but he wasn't really in love with what he was doing today, whether it was the ground or what I don't know. I think we'll freshen him up now. I was thinking maybe of going to France but I won't, I think I'll just put him away. W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident over and away from the last involving High Definition, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed second, and Impaire Et Passe (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed first, where it appeared that High Definition hit the rail and stumbled. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. J. Slevin stated that he had enough room but his mount jumped slow and lugged in after the flight causing him to hit the rail. P. Townend stated that he jumped the flight better and was clear of High Definition. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

J.J. Slevin, rider of High Definition, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right and hit the rail causing him to stumble

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs