Fairyhouse Results Sat, 25th Feb, 2017

See also » Dinaria gets the verdict in stewards room
She's a grand honest mare that stays. She definitely got impeded and it's unfortunate for the connections of the second. We got a bit of luck today but they are two nice horses. I wouldn't say it was the strongest race in the world so I don't know whether she'll be going to Cheltenham. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the last two hurdles involving Ex Patriot, ridden by D.N. Russell, placed first and Dinaria Des Obeaux (FR), ridden by B.J. Cooper, placed second, where it appeared that Dinaria Des Obeaux (FR) was left short of room on the inside of Ex Patriot and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that interference had taken place and on the balance of probabilities that Ex Patriot had improved his placing over Dinaria Des Obeaux (FR) and consequently ordered that the placings be reversed with the result now to read; First - Dinaria Des Obeaux (FR), Second - Ex Patriot, Third - Landofhopeandglory, Fourth - Mengli Khan, Fifth - Sword Fighter and Sixth - Amaulino (FR). The Stewards did not take any further action.

A hurdle race for four yrs old only
Weights - 11st; Fillies allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;