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Ruby Walsh Cautioned

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Meadows Thyne, placed second, ridden by Ruby Walsh, and trained by Tony Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Ruby Walsh stated that his instructions were that, because this horse is a buzzy sort, to drop him in and creep into the race and finish as best he could. He stated that the horse was fairly keen early, and that the runners went a good gallop, and he didn't travel particularly well at times, he was on and off the bridle. He thought the rest of the horses were going plenty fast enough with a mile to race, but because he wasn't travelling particularly well, he was happy to wait until the top of the hill to make his move. At the top of the hill he shook up his mount and halfway down the hill, his mount came back on the bridle, and he realised he was travelling better than most in front of him, bar the winner, which in his opinion had flown. He said his tactics, dropping his mount out and creeping into it, which he often uses to great success, did not seem to work effectively on his occasion.

5.44PM

Exciting Hennessy in Prospect

Exotic Dancer is among eight possibles for the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

2.54PM

Fairyhouse meeting rescheduled

Horse Racing Ireland has announced that the Fairyhouse meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday 31st January but cancelled due to waterlogging will now take place on Tuesday 10th February 2009.

5.02PM

Jack Absolutely Loves Limerick

Successful over the course and distance here at Christmas, Jack Absolute just prevailed by half a length from favourite, Publicize, in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase.

5.08PM