Dundalk Results Fri, 11th Mar, 2022

See also » Drakensberg scales the peak again
That's great, he bounced back. The horses are running well and obviously he's after coming back into a bit of good order. The lads stuck with him, he wasn't shining for a while, and that's a big help. They are a happy bunch of lads now. He slipped down the handicap which obviously helped a bit. We'll get him home and see where he is, at least he ran well so away we go. A J Martin, trainer

Jessica O'Gorman, rider of Miss Cunning trained by Aengus King, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount momentarily went right after leaving the stalls

The Stewards interviewed Sarah Verling, rider of Matilda With Me, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that she was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Sarah Verling was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her record they cautioned her on this occasion

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Munfallet trained by D P Coakley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump when coming out of stalls

The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Drakensberg, trained by A.J.Martin, placed first, compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned and also from The Senior Rules Of Racing Handicapper Garry O'Gorman. Garry O'Gorman outlined the horses form, stating that Drakensberg had run to a mark of 75 at the backend of last season. After a 7 month lay off and numerous poor runs he was now running off a mark of 60 and he rated the improvement somewhere in the region of over a stone. A.J. Martin stated that his horses had been under a cloud recently, but appeared to have turned a corner with some of the other horses in his yard running back to form. With regard to Drakensberg, he added that he had been working well in the last 14 days, which he relayed to the owners and expected his charge to perform better than his recent runs. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 7lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 7th March and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules