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4.15
2m. 3f. 100yds. 4-y-o plus6 Ran 11 fences
C Russell Auto Sales Opportunity Beg Sch of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00, 2nd - €2,200.00, 3rd - €1,100.00, 4th - €550.00, 5th - €330.00, 6th - €220.00 6 Ran 11 fences
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The Raceday Stewards interviewed P. Hanlon, rider of Watch The Weather (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, P. Hanlon stated that he felt that his first strike did not make contact with his mount. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P. Hanlon was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (fourth offence), they suspended him for 16 racedays
The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.P. Millar, rider of Air Drop, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. C.P. Miller stated that he was trying to rotate his whip into a forehand position and struck his boot in doing so. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C.P Miller was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (fourth offence), they suspended him for 16 racedays
The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Prairie Dancer, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Joseph Patrick O'Brien reported that his charge appreciated the small field today and got into a better rhythm which may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given
The Raceday Stewards interviewed C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Prairie Dancer, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C. Stone-Walsh was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g) (frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for three racedays.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
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(4:51.7 2.50 secs slower on today's going ) bl+sr Rated 126
Territories (IRE) - Polka Dot (IRE)(Galileo (IRE))
Breeder - Mr S Sweeney
(Morning price: 5/4 11/8 6/4 7/4 15/8 7/4 15/8 2/1 15/8)
(Ring price: 2/1 15/8 9/5 15/8 7/4 15/8 2/1 15/8 2/1 15/8)
SP 15/8
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(4:51.7) ts+sr
Kayf Tara (GB) - Tinker's Burrow (GB)(Presenting (GB))
Breeder - Mrs Judy Wilson
(Morning price: 6/4 11/8 5/4 11/8 5/4 11/10 5/4 13/8)
(Ring price: 5/4 11/8 5/4 11/8 6/4 7/5 11/8 6/4 13/8 6/4)
SP 6/4fav
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(4:51.9) sr
Al Namix (FR) - Lady Drop (FR)(King's Theatre (IRE))
Breeder - Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
(Morning price: 12/1 10/1 12/1 11/1 12/1 10/1 9/1 8/1 7/1)
(Ring price: 9/1 17/2 8/1 7/1 13/2 6/1 13/2 7/1)
SP 7/1
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(4:53.1) bl9
Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Princess Glamour (GB)(Authorized (IRE))
Breeder - Oxford Racing Ltd
(Morning price: 12/1 14/1 10/1 8/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 7/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 17/2 9/1 17/2 8/1 7/1 13/2 7/1 15/2)
SP 15/2
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(5:10.9) bl3
Poet's Word (IRE) - Frequently (GB)(Dansili (GB))
Breeder - William Slattery
(Morning price: 10/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 16/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 20/1 22/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1)
SP 18/1
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cp2
Hillstar (GB) - Mrs Bukay (IRE)(Bishop of Cashel (GB))
Breeder - Peter & Sandra McCarthy
(Morning price: 12/1 9/1 8/1 15/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 12/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 12/1)
SP 12/1
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Time 4m. 51.70 secs, which is 2.50 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €4.70
Tote Trifecta- €14.30
CSF- €5.35.
2023 Grozni 7 11-10 P Byrnes (2) 7/2 (C Byrnes)
2022 Uhtred 7 11-8 R J Condon (4) 6/4 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2021 Corran Cross 6 11-12 J C Gainford (2) 7/2 (Mrs Denise Foster)
2020 Dollar Value 5 12-0 C P McNamara 14/1 (T G McCourt)
2019 The Red Menace 5 11-12 S W Flanagan 9/4 (Noel Meade)