Listowel Results Sun, 31st May, 2015

See also » Twister causes 33/1 upset at Listowel
that's the way he did it in 2012 and the plan today was to steal a big lead early on. I knew when we were four or five lengths clear turning in the others would struggle to catch me and thankfully he held on. I was glad to see the line. V Clifford, trainer

The Stewards interviewed G.J. Phillips, rider of Hurricane Twister, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f) and 10.4, in that he used the whip with excessive frequency, while failing to give his mount time to respond and having considered his record, cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard . The Stewards requested a report from V.Clifford, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Hurricane Twister, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge may have needed his first run in Tipperary, it being his first run after a break. Regarding his penultimate run at Cork, he stated that he failed to pick up on the good to firm ground. He added that his charge disappointed on his last start in Cork over an inadequate trip on good ground. The trainer concluded by saying that his charge benefited from being able to dictate on today's softer ground over a more suitable trip. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 60-90
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won.