Down Royal Result

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It's good that we can see that he can step right up in trip. Whatever race I can find between two and three (miles) now because he's that type of horse. It's hard to make a big plan for him. He will (jump a fence) - he was bold enough, he enjoyed it and he enjoyed the nice ground. It's good for Paddy Vaughan, it's his first winner over jumps. Great for the Sloans, obviously they are big supporters of the yard and this is their local racecourse. Gordon Elliott, trainer

Mr P.C. Bannon, rider of Sizing Rome, trained by J.T.R.Dreaper, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount failed to quicken

The Stewards interviewed Katie O'Farrell, rider of Ravenhill, concerning her 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 Katie O'Farrell was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g), in that she used her whip with excessive frequency, and having considered her record in this regard cautioned her on this occasion

The Stewards interviewed P.E. Corbett, rider of Presentingprincess, 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 P.E. Corbett was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g), in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned P.E. Corbett on this occasion.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a hurdle race before 29th April, 2018 and which since then have not won a hurdle race value more than E12,500
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Allowance Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 29th April 2018 allowed 5lb
Riders - Confined to riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any National Hunt Rules from 29th April, 2018 to 3rd May, 2019 inclusive. HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.