Down Royal Result

See also » Another winner for Elliott and Kennedy as Wodhooh shows real grit
She's tough and he (Jack Kennedy) said it probably would have suited more if they had gone faster. He said he was kind of on his own in front and she was looking around her,. She's tough, she has won three now and she hasn't done anything wrong. She did (have to jump well today), she has learned more from today probably than she has in her last couple of runs. She is very laid-back and doesn't do anything at home, she isn't flashy at home. She will probably go to Newbury now for the Listed hurdle on the 5th December. The horses are running well and we had a winner in Gowran (Harmonya Maker), so we can't complain. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Raceday Stewards held an enquiry prior to race one to consider a report from the Veterinary Officer, Dr. L

Hillyer, regarding Cossach Chach, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Evidence was heard from the Veterinary Officer and Ms. Tina Evans, Authorised Representative for the trainer. Dr. Hillyer reported that she was alerted by one of her staff that Cossach Chach had residue at its mouth. When she examined the horse it had a red residue at both sides of its mouth. When she asked Mr. O'Brien's stable staff member regarding this residue, he stated that the horse had been given Manuka Honey and electrolytes at 9am the previous day. Ms Tina Evans stated that she had loaded the horse at 5am this morning when it was dark and hadn't noticed that the horse still had residue on its mouth. Dr. Hillyer further added that she conducted a search of the horse lorry and found no evidence of concern there. A veterinary cert was subsequently furnished to the Stewards from O'Byrne and Halley Veterinary Surgeons which stated that the horse had received Twydil X and Twydil twyblid after exercise at 7.20am on Friday and received electrolytes at 9am on the same day. Having considered the matter the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to order the sampling of the horse post race. Mr. F. Cahill, Raceday Steward, did not attend this enquiry

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the final bend involving Cossack Chach, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed second, and Wodhooh (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed first, where it appeared horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A hurdle for three years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races
Weights - 10st 10lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra