Punchestown Results Wed, 27th Apr, 2022

See also » Crosshill delights Harrington in Punchestown
It’s my favourite race (won it in 2021 and 2016) ! He lost his confidence over fences and was jumping off to one side so it’s fantastic to get that back. It wasn’t straightforward today but he’s very tough and he stays very well. Robbie gave him a great ride and there is no better rider around here. I don’t know if he’ll go back over fences. Maybe in the summer on good ground he might enjoy it. He’s tough and hardy. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Classic Getaway, ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed second and Fils D'oudairies (FR), ridden by N. de Boinville, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. E. Mullins stated that he manoeuvered towards the rail after the last and was not aware that Fils D'oudairiers was on his inner until there was contact, at which point he corrected his mount. N. De Boinville stated that he received a bump from his outer, rubbed the running rail and felt that it had cost him second place. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Classic Getaway had caused interference to Fils D'oudairies and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Stewards reversed the placings of the second and third placed horses and amended the result to read as follows: Amended Result: First: Crosshill Second: Fils D'oudairies Third: Classic Getaway Fourth: Champagne Gold Fifth: Ganapathi Sixth: Gibraltar Furthermore, the Stewards were of the opinion that D. E. Mullins was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays

The Stewards interviewed R.M. Power, rider of Crosshill, 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 for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that R. M. Power was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered R. M

Power's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion

A hurdle for four years old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra