See also » Art Of Silence quietens odds-on backers in bumper
He’d a nice run in Down Royal where he pulled too hard and didn’t get home. We thought if he improved on that, he might be third to Willie’s pair. Johnny (Barry) liked him that day and rang me a few days ago looking to ride him again which was a good sign. He was left in front a long way out which wasn’t ideal, and the horse running of the bend wasn’t ideal, so he’s done well to win. He’s still a big baby and he’s backward but he should improve into a nice jumping horse down the road. Gerard Keane, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one hundred and fifty yards from the finish involving Art Of Silence, ridden by Mr J.C. Barry, Locorotondo, ridden by Mr P.A. King and Vadsa Queen, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, where it appeared that Locorotondo ran short of room and the rider momentarily stopped riding. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr P.A. King stated that the gap closed when his mount was unable to hold his position and he momentarily stopped riding when Art Of Silence came onto his racing line. Mr P.W. Mullins stated that he maintained a straight course on the outside of todays fresh ground. Mr J.C. Barry stated that his mount was lairy in front and drifted left despite he trying to keep him straight and added that he was not aware of Locorotondo being close to him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr J.C. Barry was in breach of Rule 214 by riding carelessly. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Mr J.C. Barry on this occasion.

The Stewards interviewed Mr J.C. Barry, rider of Art Of Silence, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr J.C. Barry was in breach of R10.3(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and considering his record, they suspended him for 3 racedays

The Stewards interviewed Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Western Comandor, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. E.P. O'Brien was in breach of R10.3(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency, R10.3(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height and R10.3(i) by not allowing his mount at least 3 strides to respond

Having considered his record, they suspended him for 4 racedays

Mr D.T. Hyde, rider of Importateur (FR) trained by T.E.Hyde, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped with a round to go causing him to get unseated

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Peter Allen (Chairman), Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke, Dr. Colm O'Flaherty, Mr. Anthony Ryan, Mr. C. Sweeney

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st 7lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.