Sir Abbot the boss in interesting finale The Robert Tyner-trained Cuil Rogue was a beaten favourite in the opener at Ballinrobe but the stable's representative Sir Abbot (4/6) made absolutely no mistake in the finale, the Connaught Telegraph Flat Race under Robbie McNamara. At a sedate pace McNamara rode this point-to-point winner like a good horse. His faith in the Morozov gelding was completely justified as he quickened up when required to defeat his market rival, the Mullins-runner New Kid In Town, by two lengths. Tyner revealed afterwards: "My horses are actually sick at the moment and they're running a bit hit and miss. Three of them pulled up in Fairyhouse yesterday. "This fellow is a nice horse though I thought Robbie was a small bit over confident on him. "He really impressed me the way he quickened. "After Leopardstown (an eye-catching third in a maiden hurdle) I thought he was more of a stayer but he showed a completely different side there. "He could be kept on the go now as he seemed to go well on that ground. "He won his point-to-point at Dungourney and then he went to the Brightwells Sales. I didn't think he'd be coming back to me." The Stewards enquired from Mr P. W. Mullins rider of New Kid In Town as to the reason why he attempted to wear a camera attached to his skull cap in this race. Mr Mullins explained that it was a video camera to be used solely for personal reasons when reviewing his riding and had no other usage planned. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards referred this matter to the Chief Executive of the Turf Club for a ruling on the use of this equipment and furthermore instructed Mr Mullins to refrain from using this camera equipment until the Turf Club has informed all parties. The Stewards ordered the removal of the camera equipment prior to the start of this race. (DM & EM)
