Downpatrick Results Sun, 26th Mar, 2017

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He's not that big but he jumps fantastic and is in great form,. J G Cosgrave, trainer

Mr G.M. Mangan, rider of Blue Templar, trained by E. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung and stopped quickly. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Blue Templar, trained by E. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Mr S. Clements, rider of Equal Status, trained by E. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount burst a blood vessel which was confirmed by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer. The Stewards interviewed Ms. Joy Wilson, authorised representative for Liam Lennon, trainer of Howwouldsheno, regarding the failure of the horse to enter the parade ring which resulted in Howwouldsheno being withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Evidence was heard from Ms. Wilson, who explained that the girth had broken in the stable yard while saddling and caused the delay. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards found that the trainer was in breach of Rule 32 and fined him ?200 through his representative.

A steeplechase for Certified Hunters five yrs old and upwards that have not won a *race and have been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point To Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland between 28th September, 2013 and 20th March, 2017
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules