Punchestown Result

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Boycetown, ridden by Mr D. G. Lavery, placed second, Drombane, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed fifth, and It's Only A Game (FR), ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed first, where it appeared It's Only A Game ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr D. G. Lavery stated that his mount shied away from the horse on his outside and when he went back to the inside he was unaware of the horse on his inner. Mr P. W. Mullins stated that he maintained his racing line. Mr J. L. Gleeson stated that he ran short of room but it did not cost him momentum

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr D. G

Lavery was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr D. G. Lavery for three racedays, Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards reminded Mr J. L. Gleeson of his responsibilities concerning the accuracy of his evidence in future

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr C. P. Magnier (Chairman), Mr M. C. Hickey, Mr William Flood, Mr Noel McCaffrey, 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 (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
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 (up to and including 19th November) may also ride in this race.