Robbies Rock completes quick double for Carroll The Sean Costine-owned Robbies Rock completed a quick double for Gary Carroll, as he led home 19-rivals in the Cryoclinic.ie Handicap. A runner-up in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham and fourth and second in two starts on the level since, the Gavin Cromwell-trained four-year-old was sent off a 5/1 chance today. In first time cheekpieces, the Masar bay was nicely positioned behind the leaders and got to the front with less than two-furlongs to go. Soon ridden, he quickly skipped clear and had ultimately had three-lengths to spare at the line. A sixth placed runner for Jessica Harrington at the Guineas Festival, La Vita Nova (20/1) filled the runner-up spot under Shane Foley, while Common Practice (3/1f from 7s early) and Brosna Town (18/1) were third and fourth respectively. "It was lovely, a big galloping track suited him more so than Killarney," Carroll, who took the previous contest on Shiota, commented. "We put cheekpieces on him today which really sharpened him up. He jumped and travelled a lot better today, picked up and got to the line well. "He did that nicely and that's probably going to get him into a premier handicap now, maybe on Derby weekend. Hopefully he can take a step forward. "He's a big massive horse and definitely improved from last year to this year. Hopefully there is a bit more left in him." STEWARDS REPORTS * The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Scatchwah trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race. * The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Alphonse Le Grande, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and trained by A.J.Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. J.A. Heffernan, stated that he was drawn wide and he didnt't want to use him up to get a position so slotted in and rode him to come home. He further added that the ground felt quick on him and that his mount was trying to hang in towards the rail in what was a slowly run race that turned into a sprint in the home straight. A.J.Martin, trainer, confirmed the instructions and his satisfaction with the run and the ride on a horse having his first start in seven months. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported that the horse was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given in relation to Rule 212. However, the Raceday Stewards found J.A. Heffernan in breach of Rule 213 (failure to report anything that may have affected the performance of his mount) and in considering his clean record in this regard they suspended him for one raceday. Mr. Robert Dore recused himself from this enquiry. * S. Foley, rider of La Vita Nova, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around under pressure. * R.C. Colgan, rider of Scatchwah, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. * K.G. Kennedy, rider of The Mediator, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tight for room a few times. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and took no further action.. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
