Down Royal Results Sun, 13th Apr, 2025

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Banprionsa, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Jasmin De Cotte (FR), trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Marronstown, trained by D.M. Christie, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. J.R. Banahan, that J.J. Slevin, rider of Step Out, and B.W. Harvey, rider of Marronstown anticipated the start causing a false start

Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. J.J. Slevin stated he received pressure from the field on his outside which brought his mount forward. B.W. Harvey stated that the horses on his outside were ahead of him

Having viewed the recording of the riders approach and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action due to the limited footage available

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Banprionsa, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stopped quickly

B.W. Harvey, rider of Marronstown, trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Peter Law (Chairman), Mr. David McCorkell, Mrs Anthea Smyth, Mr. James Hunt, Mr. L. Walsh

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.