Downpatrick Result

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He's a progressive horse and he does it when he has to. He's a lovely type with a great attitude. He doesn't seem to be tired after that and he just seems to grind it out in his races. He's very solid and a bit of class won it for him today. Colin's horse (Davyroy) was unlucky at the second last . he was the danger. I R Ferguson, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr Michael Moran, authorised representative of Eoin Doyle, trainer, regarding the late withdrawal of their charge, Davy From Milan from this race due to the Going. Evidence was heard from the authorised representative concerned. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion Eoin Doyle was in breach of Rule 194 in that the reason for withdrawal was not a valid one, and also that the withdrawal was made after the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194 (iii)(a). Therefore, in relation to the excuse offered, the Stewards fined Eoin Doyle through his authorised representative, €200 and suspended Davy From Milan from running for 2 days, and in relation to the lateness of the withdrawal, having considered his record in this regard, they fined him €320. .

A steeplechase for Certified Hunters four yrs old and upwards that have been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase or in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland between 25th September, 2010 and 6th December, 2013 and have not won more than one steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o & up 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.