Leopardstown Result

See also » Lord Massusus lands a third Stakes success
he got a little bogged down in the ground at the Curragh the first day where seven furlongs probably didn’t suit him either. We expected a better run that day but were very disappointed coming home. We put the hood on and he settled better today: he has been over-racing through his races a little bit. we’ll keep him to Listed and Group 3s here and maybe come back here on Champions Weekend for the Boomerang Stakes. He’ll be a solid horse in all those Listed and Group races here and at the Curragh for the season. We tried him in a Group 1 last year and he’s just not quite that level but he’s very solid at this level and he’s able to carry the penalties. People say he’s effective on soft ground but that was in a nursery and in a conditions race as a two-year-old, but this - and quicker, is his preferred surface. Joseph G Murphy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the furlong marker involving Mutasarref (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, Lord Massusus, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed first, and Thalara, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed third, where it appeared Thalara had to check after getting tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.T. Keane said he kept his line and didn't cause any interference, G.F. Carroll said his mount drifted slightly left but was promptly corrected. W.J. Lee said he got tight for room and had to check after the horse on his outside rolled left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action

S. Foley, rider of Bluedrum, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action turning in

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bluedrum, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

W.J. Lee, rider of Thalara, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to snatch up inside the furlong pole

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Joseph G. Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lord Massusus, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Joseph G. Murphy reported he ran too keen the last day on ground that was too soft for his charge. He further added todays quicker surface and the application of a hood helped bring about the apparent inprovement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

For four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2024) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 7lb extra