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Leopardstown 21st October 2023

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:

J.A. Heffernan replaced J. Cleary on Gushing (USA), trained by A.P.O'Brien (Race 1)(Stewards permission).
C.T. Keane replaced A.J. Slattery on Share The Treasure, trained by T.Hogan (Race 1)(Stewards permission).

319B Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) M'dn

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Cleary, rider of South Pole, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Cleary was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 4 racedays.

319C Irish Stallion Farms EBF (F) Nursery Hcp

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race.

319D Killavullan Stakes

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Atlantic Coast, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.P. McDonogh, rider of Atlantic Coast, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was leaning inwards and he used his whip for corrective purposes but on further viewing he accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D.P. McDonogh was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 4 racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. J. Gaisford-St Lawrence,
Mr. P. McCartan,
Mr. J. McGrath,
Mr. L. Aspell.



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


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