Punchestown Result

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They are two very good horses. My fella is a tough horse and he's really a jumping horse, he's a real nice horse. They are two tough horses, it's never a nice way to get a race but I thought we deserved to get it. He might go over hurdles now. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Cato Capone, ridden by Mr J. J. Codd, placed second and Lecky Watson, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. J. J. Codd stated that he was in front when he received two bumps and was carried wide which he felt had cost him the race. Mr. P. W

Mullins accepted that his mount had drifted into the other horse but felt the other horse had moved in to him first

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Lecky Watson had caused interference to Cato Capone and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second placed horses and amended the result to read as follows: Amended Result: First: Cato Capone Second: Lecky Watson Third: Bective Bridge Fourth: I'M For Home Fifth: Gambling Glory Sixth: Do As Your Told. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. C. P. Magnier (Chairman), Mrs. J. O. Onions, Mr. W. Flood, Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders 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 16th November) may also ride in this race.