Punchestown Results Wed, 27th Apr, 2022

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I’d say the way the race was run suited her as she was very short. She got a stress fracture behind and had to stand in her box for about two months. I don’t know how she is fit but maybe she doesn’t take a lot to be ready. I’d say she will have a break but I have no doubt she could win flat races. She’s a well-bred mare. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards interviewed S.R.B. Crawford, trainer, in relation to the late withdrawal of Lily Du Berlais who was withdrawn at 19:00hrs due to the going. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that his two other runners today had run disappointingly, one of which had subsequently scoped badly while the other had mucus at the nostrils post race. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards allowed the withdrawal and took no further action

The Stewards interviewed Mr B.W. Harvey, rider of Beyond Ambitious, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. B. W. Harvey was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. B. W. Harvey's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion

The Stewards interviewed Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Dorans Weir, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. E. P. O'Brien was in breach of Regulation 10.3.i, time to respond. Having considered Mr. E. P. O'brien's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. M. C. Hickey (Chairman), Mr. P. Caffrey, Mr. S. Barry, Ms. Mary M. O'Connor, Mr. P. D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment)