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He was in savage form, I really fancied him today although I didn't know whether they'd go fast or slow, so everything had to go right for him. They went fast but Robyn was clever enough to take her time. . At Down Royal the last day, Robyn's foot came out of an iron when she thought he'd have won but he won today instead. He is a nice horse and hopefully will win again. Patrick J Flynn, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the first bend involving God Knows, ridden by Sorcha Woods, unplaced, Evening's Empire, ridden by Alexandra Egan, unplaced, and Susie Wosie, ridden by Neve Bennett, unplaced, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

Sorcha Woods stated that she suffered interference from her outside causing her mount to strike the rail. Alexandra Egan stated that her mount hung left and caused interference. Neve Bennett stated that she was unaware of the incident and had not contributed to it. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Alexandra Egan, in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly, and having considered her record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Avondale, ridden by Miss A.B

O'Connor, unplaced, and Halcyon Spirit (GB), ridden by A.S. Murphy, unplaced, where it appeared Avondale got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Miss A.B. O'Connor stated that she was riding inside A.S. Murphy, felt a bump and subsequently had to check. A.S Murphy stated that her mount was hanging inwards and followed the horse in front of her. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found A.S. Murphy in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered her record in this regard (first offence), they suspended her for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.S. Murphy, rider of Halcyon Spirit (GB), concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she had used her whip with her arm above shoulder height and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.S. Murphy was in breach of Regulation 10.3(h) (arm above shoulder height), and having considered her record in this regard (second offence), they suspended her for four racedays

Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Molly Hall, trained by Alan McIntyre, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got tight for room going around the first bend

Sorcha Woods, rider of God Knows, trained by Richard Brabazon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got tight for room going around the first bend

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Michael Moloney (Chairman), Mr. Con O'Mahony, Mr. Cathal Murphy, Mr. L. Walsh

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 11st 7lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Lady Riders only: 1. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority. 3. Who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 5th August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 20 *races allowed..........7lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........5lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed..........3lb No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 7lb and the minimum weight is 9st 7lb Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 5th August