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Fairyhouse 3rd December 2023

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

David Harry Kelly, trainer of Nelson Muntz (Off Feed) - €200

363A Bar One Racing Irish EBF (M) Hcap Schase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hurricane Georgie, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

363B Bar One Racing Price Boosts Juvenile Hdl

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Batman Girac (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Townend, rider of Batman Girac (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly to the left.

R. Deegan, rider of Nurburgring, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green after jumping the last.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the last hurdle involving Nurburgring, ridden by R. Deegan, placed 1st and Kala Conti (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy where it appeared horses came close together on the run in. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Rider, J.W. Kennedy stated that 75 yards from the finish line he received a small bump. R. Deegan advised that his mount ran a bit green but won snuggly in the end. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Nurburgring caused interference to Kala Conti (Fr) he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference and they made no alterations to the Judge's placings and took no further action.

363C Bar One Racing Porterstown H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Minella Crooner, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Call The Tune, trained by Barry Connell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Call The Tune, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly going to the last.

363E Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice S'chase

J.S. McGarvey, rider of I Am Maximus (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted in the final stages of the race and therefore used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position as a corrective measure. Having considered the report the stewards accepted the explanation offered.

363F Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Impaire Et Passe (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed second, and Teahupoo (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed first, where it appeared that the horses brushed together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

363G Bar One Racing 'Extra Places' Hcap H'dle

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Coeur Sublime, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly interfered with.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident between the last two hurdles involving Coeur Sublime, ridden by M.P. O'Connor, Anna Bunina (FR), ridden by Mr A. Harvey, Royal Eagle, ridden by J.C. Gainford, Common Practice, ridden by M.P. Walsh and Flamborough (GB), ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe where it appeared contact was made between Anna Bunina and Royal Eagle which hampered Coeur Sublime. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M.P. O'Connor stated that he received interference from Common Practice, but after viewing the recording agreed it came from Royal Eagle. Mr A. Harvey stated that his mount shied to the left away from the whip which he then corrected. M.P. Walsh stated that he kept a straight line until he went by. J.C. Gainford stated that he felt a bump from the inside which put his mount off for 2 strides but did not affect his final position. D.J. O'Keeffe stated that the field was compressed, did not get much of a run and was unable to hold his position. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental and they took no further action.

363H Bar One Racing (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Skyville, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Michael Hickey (Chairman)
Mr. C.P. Magnier
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. Philip Caffrey
Mr. L. Walsh.



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


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