Down Royal Result

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The Stewards interviewed Mr A. Harney, rider of Er Dancer (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. A. Harney was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. A

Harney's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. A. Harney for five racedays

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won more than one Steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 6th October, 2018 and 9th March, 2022
Weights - 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - (to count from 1st January, 2019) Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2021/2022 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 9th March, 2022 or the horse is not qualified to start.