Chemistry gets Leopardstown feature in stewards' room

There was drama in the featured Irish Stallion Farms EBF Vinnie Roe Stakes with second past the post Chemistry (10/1) being awarded the race after being hampered in the final 100 yards.

Aidan O'Brien 's grey son of Kingman, owned by the Coolmore partners, made the running under Declan McDonogh until headed by Kinesiology early in the straight.

The latter ran around in front under Shane Foley and shifted left in the closing stages, giving the rallying Chemistry a hefty bump.

Kinesiology had a neck to spare at the line but, after an enquiry, the placings of the first two were reversed.

Before the outcome of the enquiry, Kinesiology's trainer Jessica Harrington had remarked: “I'm delighted with him, he toughed it out from the front and did it well. 

“He deserves that after being second in two (other Listed contests), to win there was brilliant. 

“I think he definitely needed that step up in trip. 

“Shane decided he'd ride him as the other horse (Birdman) is going to Australia. Birdman was very disappointing but that's horses for you.

"He had been working very well, doing everything right and looks a million dollars.”

Foley said after the reversal of the placings:- “He travelled around good and quickened up well but he just had a good look in front.

“He was definitely the best horse on the day but the stewards felt that it warranted the decision and they're in charge.

“It was very close to the line and I think my horse had the race in safe keeping at that stage. He quickened up past Declan and he was dossing in front.

“I think the best horse has won the race on the day but it's been taken away from him.”

Ballydoyle representative Chris Armstrong said afterwards:- “Obviously it's not really the way you like to get them, in the stewards room, but unfortunately that's the way it worked out.

“He had two good runs. He's a big scopey horse and has just taken a bit of time to fill his frame.

“Aidan thought it was a nice race to start him back in. He's a horse that will go as far as you want, he's very genuine.

“Declan gave him a very positive ride from the front. He felt there is plenty more in there and he'll come on a lot fitness wise.

“There is no immediate plan for him, we'll just find a Group race and step him up. He's a horse that we probably won't see the best of until next year.”

 Quotes from Gary Carson