Leopardstown Result

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He had to do it the hard way as there was no obvious pace. Being drawn one he didn't want to get boxed in if there was no pace. He just seen something under the rail and ducked at it. A photographer has told me it was the shadow of the grand-stand and you can't really see it on the TV. Frankie was aware of it straight away and gave him a crack down the shoulder before a right hander to straighten him. He seemed to be going right away at the end. I thought Found was the main danger as she's an improving three-year-old filly and she finished very strong. Free Eagle ran a solid race too - obviously a very good race. Obviously we'd like to go for the Arc and he handled slow good to soft ground there. If it was like that or better it would be fine but I wouldn't want to run on soft heavy ground. John Gosden, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Golden Horn (GB), ridden by L.Dettori, winner, and Free Eagle, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed third, where it appeared Free Eagle suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while interference did occur, they were not satisfied that the winner had improved his finishing position as a result of the interference, and so they made no alteration to the judges' placings. Furthermore, they were of the opinion the interference was accidental and so they took no further action. The Stewards interviewed C.Soumillon , rider of Cirrus Des Aigles, concerning the fact that he wore a skull cap in this race which did not conform to the standards as set out in Regulation 10. The rider was allowed to wear the skull cap following consultation with the Medical Officer, given that it was only noticed in the parade ring, prior to this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, Mr.Robert Rusk, Valet and Dr. Adrian McGoldrick, Turf Club Medical Officer. Having considered all the evidence and taken into account that there was a break down in communication between the rider and the Medical Officer, the Stewards reminded the rider of his future responsibilities to familiarise himself and adhere to the standards outlined in Regulation 10.

For three yrs old and upwards
Weights - 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 3lb