Down Royal Results Fri, 17th Jun, 2016

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The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Thatshowhedidit, trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have burst a blood vessel. K.M. Donoghue, rider of Thatshowhedidit trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel during this race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Baroque Style, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Baroque Style, ridden by C.D. Timmons, and trained by Gordon Elliott. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. C.D. Timmons, stated that this animal was having his first run over fences and was known to have bled both at home and on the race course. Consequently he was instructed to get his mount to finish if he could and try and avoid the horse bursting a blood vessel in running. In running he found himself further back than intended but his mount got into rhythm, jumped well and got into the race until the downhill run where the pace quickened and his animal only stayed on one paced for squeezing and slapping him down the shoulder. He concluded by stating that his mount had previous good form on soft ground and todays ground was too lively for him. Oliver Murphy, Joint owner of Baroque Style and an employee of Gordon Elliott attended this enquiry but was not allowed to furnish evidence as there was no authorisation registered for him to act in Gordon Elliots absence. As the Joint owner he confirmed that this horse had burst a blood vessel at Leopardstown last December. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who stated that Baroque Style was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the riders evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the Turf Club for further investigation.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o & up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 124 or more; or horses that, at entry, do not have a; published handicap steeplechase rating and; whose performances are rated 124 or more by; the handicapper are excluded from this race