Stewards again favour perpetrator over victim

A week ago, the stewards at Leopardstown again produced a decision which left you perplexed and confused.

In a two-year-old maiden, Beethoven, the hot-favourite, was allowed keep a race, after beating Clashnacree by a head.

When a horse who has been the subject of strong support, he ended at 4-7 from 4-5, is given the nod by the stewards in controversial circumstances, you will hear barely a whimper from punters.