51/1 Dundalk double for Joseph O'Brien On a good night for the O'Briens, Joseph doubled up at Dundalk when Ligeti landed the second split of the Contract Floor Coverings Handicap. Following on from his win with Remember The Days (ridden by Donnacha O'Brien) an hour earlier, here 5/2 second favourite Ligeti was partnered by Connor King donning the Michael Tabor silks. The victorious Rip Van Winkle gelding merely needed to be nudged out to keep Voyageofdiscovery at bay by a neck. "That's my first winner for Joseph and it's great to get it. I'm grateful for the ride," said King. "He's a lovely horse and hopefully there will be more to come." The Stewards received reports from P.W. Murtagh, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that G.P. Brouder, rider of Stoichkhov, presented himself to weigh out at 3 lbs overweight in Race 3 and 3lbs overweight on Society Ranger in Race 4. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had indicated at declaration that he would possibly present to weigh out at 2lbs overweight however his usual routine had been unavoidably altered prior to racing and he had not been able to get down to the required weight on the day. The Stewards gave the rider permission to carry the overweight in both instances. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that G.P. Brouder was in breach of Rule 231 and having taken his record into account suspended him for three race days. (GC & EM)
