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Curragh 22nd July 2023

202B Jebel Ali Racecourse Anglesey Stakes

G.F. Carroll, rider of Buyin Buyin, trained by W.P.Browne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too keen.

L.F. Roche, rider of Gaenari, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

C.T. Keane, rider of Kairyu, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

202C Paddy Power Scurry H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident over two furlongs from the finish involving Pinar Del Rio (GB), ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, placed sixth, and Heavenly Power, ridden by L.F. Roche, place fifth, where it appeared that Heavenly Power met with some interference when Pinar Del Rio (GB) manoeuvered out to make a challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, L.F. Roche stated that he switched out to make his challenge, met with slight interference from Pinar Del Rio (GB) and took a precautionary check. Siobhan Rutledge stated that she moved out off the rails to make her challenge when close to Heavenly Power. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Master Matt (GB), trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Blairmayne, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check several times.

L.F. Roche, rider of Heavenly Power, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with slight interference two furlongs out.

202D Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes

C.D. Hayes, rider of White Lavender, trained by K.R.Burke (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen.

202F Comer Group International Curragh Cup

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Gooloogong, trained by A.P.O'Brien, concerning his riding in the closing stages where he appeared to stop riding about one hundred yards from the finish when racing in sixth place and got passed by Yashin in the final strides. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount had not run since the 29th March and he had been driving the colt from six furlongs out to a point near the finish where he became unbalanced and had nothing left to offer. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

S. Foley, rider of Yashin, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

202G La Celia Wines Sprint Nursery H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Democracy, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. Jack Rearden,

Mr. John Tyrrell,

Mr. Patrick Coveney,

Mr. P. Deegan.



Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.


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