Leopardstown Results Thu, 12th Jun, 2014

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He might go to Galway. There are very few mile races around for him. I have to thank Joseph O'Brien who said he needed to drop back to a mile as he was a bit free. I think he might not have been the strongest finisher the last few years but maybe he might have improved a bit. Paul W Flynn, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.E. Hogan, rider of Rathealy, placed third, trained by Kevin Prendergast, concerning the fact that he appeared to stop riding for the last few strides and finished a head behind the second placed horse. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated his horse got very tired in the last 50 yards and had no more to give. He was of the belief he wouldn't have finished second if he rode to the line and added that this was his first ride back after injury and he was tired also. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards gave D.E. Hogan the benefit of the doubt and took no further action other than to advise him in future to ensure he rides out to the line. The Stewards interviewed James Doyle, rider of Joyeuse (GB), placed second, regarding his riding of this filly. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. James Doyle stated that he was hoping to get his filly to settle, so that she could finish out her race well and so he dropped her out. Turning in he thought he was still going well enough to win and after getting her balanced and organised he went about winning his race but she failed to pick up like he had anticipated. At the line he stated he was struggling to hold onto second place. He was of the opinion a flat track and slower ground may be his filly's preferable conditions and if he was to bounce his filly out and be handy she could get lit up surrounded by horses and not get home. Having viewed the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations of the rider.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 50-80
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won
Riders - : Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 and who will not be allowed to carry whips. Allowances (up to and including 9th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb