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Punchestown 2024
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7.15
1m. 7f. 218yds. (Class 4) 3-y-o plus9 Ran
Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap of £9,250.00 3-y-o plus
1st - £5,208.00, 2nd - £1,550.00, 3rd - £774.00, 4th - £387.00, 5th - £300.00, 6th - £300.00 , 7th - £300.00, 8th - £300.00 9 Ran
- Stewards Report
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of Bird For Life (GB), ridden by Ryan Tate and trained by Mark Usher, which raced detached from the main field for the first circuit before latching onto the back of the field from 5 furlongs out and running on well in the final furlong to finish sixth, beaten by 3¾ lengths.
The rider and the representative of the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The rider stated that he had ridden Bird For Life (GB) on multiple occasions so was familiar with the mare and as such did not have any instructions, but added that Bird For Life (GB) can be tricky and often races from the rear of the field and therefore to ride her as best he could.
He added that after becoming detached shortly after the start he had asked Bird For Life (GB) to reduce the gap on the other runners from a mile out.
He further added that his urgings had resulted in the mare closing on the field approaching the 3 furlong marker and Bird For Life (GB) had only really made headway in the final furlong.
The trainer’s representative stated that Bird For Life (GB) is notoriously quirky and that the mare suffering slight interference at the start had made life difficult early on but was satisfied with the ride given, adding that he had spoken to the trainer who was happy with the ride given by Tate in the circumstances.
Their explanations were noted.
Callum Shepherd, the rider of the winner, Marlborough Sounds (GB), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 1½ furlongs out.
(Drawn 3)ts1sr Rated 80
Camelot (GB) - Wind Surf (USA)(Lil's Lad (USA))
(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 14/1 16/1 14/1 12/1 11/1 10/1 9/1 8/1)
SP 8/1
(Drawn 2) Rated 77
Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Dazzling Light (UAE)(Halling (USA))
Breeder - Pigeon Park Stud
(Morning price: 5/1 9/2 5/1 9/2 11/2 6/1 7/1 8/1 7/1 13/2 6/1)
(Ring price: 13/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 13/2)
SP 13/2
(Drawn 1) Rated 65
Born To Sea (IRE) - Morning Bride (IRE)(Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Breeder - Team Hogdala AB
(Morning price: 4/1 9/2 11/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 5/1 11/2 5/1 9/2)
(Ring price: 9/2 5/1)
SP 5/1
(Drawn 5) Rated 80
Born To Sea (IRE) - Next To The Top (GB)(Hurricane Run (IRE))
Breeder - Michael Fennessy
(Morning price: 3/1 11/4 3/1 15/8 7/4 6/4 13/8 7/4 13/8 15/8 5/2)
(Ring price: 2/1 9/4 5/2)
SP 5/2fav
(Drawn 7) Rated 78
Reliable Man (GB) - Sworn Sold (GER)(Soldier Hollow (GB))
Breeder - Salinity Service AB
(Morning price: 7/1 6/1 11/2 6/1 5/1 11/2 5/1 6/1 13/2 7/1 15/2 17/2)
(Ring price: 15/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 17/2 9/1 17/2 9/1)
SP 9/1
(Drawn 6)cp+sr Rated 68
Delegator (GB) - Birdolini (GB)(Bertolini (USA))
Breeder - Mrs Robert Langton
(Morning price: 8/1 7/1 13/2 7/1 9/1 10/1 15/2 6/1 4/1 9/2 5/1)
(Ring price: 6/1 11/2 6/1 11/2 5/1)
SP 5/1
(Drawn 4) Rated 79
Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Millestan (IRE)(Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Breeder - Bugley Stud (Millestan) Partnership
(Morning price: 8/1 15/2 7/1 8/1 9/1)
(Ring price: 17/2 9/1 17/2 9/1 10/1 9/1 17/2 9/1 8/1)
SP 8/1
(Drawn 10) Rated 75
Kalanisi (IRE) - Blackthorne Winter (IRE)(Old Vic)
Breeder - Mrs J. O. Onions
(Morning price: 14/1 20/1 25/1 28/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 40/1 33/1 28/1)
SP 28/1
(Drawn 8)ts+ Rated 72
Champs Elysees (GB) - Cochin (USA)(Swain (IRE))
Breeder - Millsec Limited
(Morning price: 8/1 9/1 8/1 11/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1)
SP 20/1
Time 3m. 28.23 secs, which is 3.15 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £60.30
Tote Trifecta- £469.60
CSF- £59.06
Tricast- £288.42.
Non runner Pleasure Garden (USA) ( Vets Cert (Bad Scope))
