Down Royal Result

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I have to give most of the credit to Patrick, my son, who picked him out for his mother and the two of them went in together on him. I've overseen him but I gave Patrick a lot of the rope with this fellow and make his own choices where we go. He has won well today so I'm happy with him. He did it the hard way as nothing wanted to go on. It was difficult enough for him, he was green enough and we hope he'll improve again. He just had a little look when he took it up initially going by the stands which was fair enough as it was into the sun. Once he got into a rhythm he was fine and went on about his business. He could run in a winner's bumper. That would be the plan you would think. This makes the journey home shorter! Edward P Harty, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr D.T. Kelly, rider of Russian Soldier, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. D.T. Kelly was in breach of Regulation 10.4 in that he failed to give his mount time to respond. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended Mr. D.T. Kelly for 4 racedays and ordered him to attend RACE for 1 days tuition on the correct use of the whip

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Raymund S. Martin (Chairman), Rev. Colin Hall-Thompson, Mr. C.P. Magnier, Mr. F.G. Fitzsimmons, Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or National Hunt flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a National Hunt flat race 7lb extra; Of two such races 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.