Fairyhouse Result

See also » Elliott & Gigginstown complete Fairyhouse treble
he's a grand big galloping horse — he's a horse for next year. Lisa said they went a nice gallop early but pulled up halfway through and then quickened. She said it took him the length of the straight to get going. He could be a horse that we'd run in a good hurdle race and then put him away for the year. He's not really a bumper horse, he's a nice horse. Gordon Elliott, trainer

Under the provisions of Rule 90, the Stewards allowed Drumbaragh, trained by Nigel Carolan, to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the error identified in the certification of vaccinations would be corrected in accordance with Rule 91 within the timeframe specified

The Stewards enquired into an incident before entering the straight involving Duca Di Milano, ridden by Mr P.W

Mullins, Tapenade, ridden by Mr J. Williams, and Drumbaragh, ridden by Gavin Peter Brouder, where it appeared Duca Di Milano collided with the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by accidental interference. The Stewards however found Gavin Peter Brouder in breach of Rule 213 by failing to report that his mount hung badly throughout and having taken his record into account cautioned the rider

Gavin Peter Brouder, rider of Drumbaragh, trained by Nigel Carolan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries (in the course of an enquiry) that his mount hung throughout

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman) Mr. Robert Dore Justice Tony Hunt Capt. S.H. Walford Mr. P.D. Matthews Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards allowed delays to the start time of the following races; Race 2 +2 Race 3 +2 Race 4 +4 Race 5 +2

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 12lb; 6 and 7-y-o 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 9th January) may also ride in this race.