Dundalk Result

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I suppose it wasn't much of a race really but he did it smoothly,. He loves that good ground and he (Colin) said he floated around there. He might run on the Flat somewhere again. I suppose he won't go to Fairyhouse with the ground the way it is and he'll probably wait for Punchestown. Although the one in Fairyhouse is worth 100,000 Euros which is tempting, we'll see. He'll probably head for Galway again but there is Fairyhouse and Punchestown first. He doesn't want soft ground, that's the problem. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Champagne Pat, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, concerning his riding in the latter stages of this race where he eased when racing in fifth place before finishing seventh. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount hung to the right from the start and had failed to make the running as instructed. He added that he asked for an effort on the approach to the straight but was unable to make any progress and in the latter stages his mount began to hang badly to the right. At this point he stopped riding to straighten his mount before finishing seventh in a tight finish for the minor placings. In his opinion this animal would be better suited to racing right handed. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Champagne Pat, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right at all stages of this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Champagne Pat, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr P.N. Reynolds (Chairman), Mrs. A. Millar, Mr. F.G. Fitzsimons, Mr. Hugh Hynes

For four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 5lb;