Gowran Park Results Thu, 24th Jan, 2019

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That was very good. We thought he'd stay alright but we weren't sure he had any speed,. He certainly is way better on grass than he is at home on our gallops. It looked a top notch performance. That's certainly way over and above anything he does at home so we're very pleased with him. I thought the soft ground would suit him. All his work at home has been very dour but that looked special so I'm looking forward to him for the rest of the season. He never showed us that at home. He's very workmanlike at home but there he looks to have a bit of class about him. The owners had Twinlight with me before. They have a lot of horses in training in France. We might look at the four-year-old bumper at Limerick. I don't know if there is much around the country for Cheltenham so he could very possibly go there but normally with four-year-olds we'd go to Limerick. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed T.J. Taaffe, trainer of Walking Fame, following a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Bord Veterinary Officer, that she was unable to identify the animal from the passport provided

Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that the animal was bought through the sales ring and he was unable to offer an explanation for the irregularity. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Walking Fame from this race and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation, under the provisions of Rule 90(vi)

The Stewards interviewed Mr. J.M. Burke, rider of Thousand Tears, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Mr. J.M. Burke for 2 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mr. Victor Connolly, Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. P,D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for four yrs old only that have not won a *race
Weights - 11st 7lb; Fillies allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules.