Gowran Park Results Thu, 23rd Jan, 2025

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I was worried that they were going too slow because he definitely wants a trip. He badly needed the run in Naas the last day both for fitness and experience over hurdles. The obvious thing now would be to get him right for the final in Punchestown. I don’t know what we’ll do in between, but that’s the main target. Thomas Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Journey So Far, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Belle The Tigress, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident jumping the last involving Gillane, ridden by M.J.M O'Sullivan, placed third, Belle The Tigress, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed sixth, and Stretchemout, ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed fifth, where it appeared Stretchemout received contact from both sides while jumping the flight

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

S. Cleary-Farrell, rider of Scodar (FR), trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries, via the Starter, that his mount jumped a hurdle on the way to the start despite his best efforts to prevent him from doing so

Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs