Leopardstown Result

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He likes to be let stride along like that, we were probably riding him wrong by holding him up,. Since we've let him use his stride he seems to be a bit better. I'd like to put him over two miles, I think he'll be better at two miles, and he might go to the big amateur handicap in Galway. Whether the handicapper will have him caught now, I don't know. The good thing is that he doesn't win by too far. He's progressing all the time and I might give him a run in a maiden hurdle between now and Galway. I'll talk to the owner, we might go for a two-mile handicap on Guineas weekend, and we'll see what he says. We have plenty of options, he's loving his racing and he's in a good place. It was actually Amy Jo that told me about this race last Saturday morning. She works hard so she deserves every ride she gets. Andrew Slattery, trainer

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at around the 100 yard marker involving Vultan, ridden by Ms P.R. Briselden, unplaced, and Hawke Eye, unplaced, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge where Vultan made contact with the railing. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Ms. P.R. Briselden stated that she thought there was a gap there but it closed before she could get into it. Siobhan Rutledge stated her horse may have drifted slightly but felt she kept a reasonable straight line and felt there was not a gap on her inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Ms. P.R. Briselden was in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly and having considered her record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended her for 3 racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss J. Townend, rider of Authorized Art (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted she had breached the whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Townend was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her record, they suspended her for 2 racedays.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (95 = 10st 10lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Lady Riders only - 1. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 15th May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 30 *races allowed..........7lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed..........5lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 90 *races allowed..........3lb No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 10lbs