Gowran Park Result

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That was brilliant now. Danny was in there during the week and schooled him and he was delighted. The horse loved that ground there today. It was a bit of a heart in the mouth moment there at the second last with a circuit to go. He won well at the finish with plenty in hand. He's a horse on the up. This was the plan today, we'll have a look for something else now. He loves that good ground so, if it stays like that we might look for something maybe over Christmas at Leopardstown or something like that. Rory Anthony Devine, trainer

J.J. Slevin, rider of Eternal Reward, trained by Ms Margaret Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount charged at the start

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.J. Slevin, rider of Eternal Reward in regard to the start of this race where it appeared he broke into a canter before the flag was dropped resulting in a false start. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who said his mount put his head down and he can be seen raising his hands to try and stop it

Having viewed the recording of the start which included an audio recording of the starters instructions and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards acknowledged the riders report made at scales that his mount charged the tape despite his best efforts, but were not satisfied the rider made an immediate attempt to restrain his mount and as such was in breach of R208(v)(b) in that he had failed to comply the starters instructions and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for two racedays.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that at entry are rated 110 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.