Punchestown Results Sun, 11th Jun, 2023

See also » Ziggy another for the in-form Elliott/Gilligan combination

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the home bend involving Hubrisko (FR), ridden by J.B

Foley, placed second, and Salvador Ziggy, ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed first, where it appeared Hubrisko ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.B. Foley stated that on jumping the third last he was joined by the winner, who on passing him tightened him for room forcing him to check. D.J. Gilligan stated that his horse lugged right on passing Hubrisko, but thought he was clear at that point. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D. J. Gilligan, in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 1st May, 2022 to 29th April, 2023 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)