Down Royal Result

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J. Coen, rider of Dun Na Sead trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Red Wasp trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was checked at the one furlong marker

The Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final two hundred yards involving Little Queenie, ridden by Ciara Flynn and Red Wasp, ridden by M.P. Sheehy, where it appeared that Red Wasp checked when Little Queenie drifted onto her racing line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, M.P. Sheehy stated that his mount broke slowly and did not help him throughout the race but when responding to the whip Little Queenie had rolled out onto Red Wasp's racing line causing a check. Ciara Flynn stated that her mount ran around on the yielding ground. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised Ciara Flynn to ride with more awareness

The Stewards requested a report from James McAuley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sister Rosetta, placed first, as compared with its recent form. James Gough, Authorised representative of James McAuley reported that their change had been acquired through a claiming race and they were informed that she had slipped her palate. Consequently the filly had a tie forward but her initial runs post operation failed to show much improvement but today with strong handling under a change of tactics, the application of first time cheek pieces and her own positive attitude contributed to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.