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Limerick 23rd June 2023

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

R. Whearty rode Summer Snow (reserve) trained by Ross O'Sullivan (Race 4)

168B Follow Limerick On Instagram Rated Race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at around the furlong pole involving Furnace Creek, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, First Gentleman, ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed second, and Little Queenie, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed fourth where it appeared Little Queenie got tight for room on the rail after receiving pressure from its outside. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B.M. Coen stated he thought he was clear of the horses on his inner but on reviewing the video footage, accepted he made a misjudgement. N.M. Crosse stated that the he received pressure from his left and was trying to be mindful of the horse on his inner. L.T. McAteer stated that things got tight and added that while he did get contact from the horse outside him, it didn't overly inconvenience him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found B.M. Coen was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden Carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning out of the back straight involving Dream Today, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, Mercurial, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, and First Gentleman, ridden by N.M. Crosse where it appeared Dream Today got tight for room and clipped a heel as a result. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.J. McRedmond stated his mount was running keen and clipped a heel as he was trying to take back. Rachael Blackmore stated that she kept a straight line throughout and did not contribute to the incident. N.M. Crosse stated that he was coming across but did not cause interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and as such they took no further action.

N.M. Crosse, rider of First Gentleman, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the straight.

168C Ryan's Cleaning Event Specialists M'dn

N.M. Crosse, rider of Navajo River, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slowly away from the stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Annie, trained by James Andrew Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

168D Ballyduane Stud H'cap

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 2 minute delay to this race.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Master Garvey, trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pascalia, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, C. Horgan, rider of Below Deck, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left in the straight.

168E Tally Ho Irish EBF Martin Molony Stakes

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 1 minute delay to this race.

J.A. Powell, rider of Venice Biennale, trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount sufferred interference from the outside on the first bend.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the first bend involving Shanroe (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, Term Of Endearment (GB), ridden by Rachael Blackmore, Venice Biennale, ridden by J.A. Powell, and Amusement, ridden by K.J. Leonard where Adam Caffrey got unseated from Shanroe. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Adam Caffrey stated that his mount took a false step which resulted in him getting unseated. He further added that he did not receive any interference from the horses on his outer. Rachael Blackmore felt that she kept a true line throughout and did not contribute to the incident. J.A. Powel stated it got tight for a few strides when Term Of Endearment took its false step and unseated its rider. K.J. Leonard stated he kept a straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards having taken into account Adam Caffrey's evidence in that he did not receive any interference, did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

168F Limerick Racecourse Apprentice H'cap

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 1 minute delay to this race.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Celtic Revival, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bigz Belief, trained by Matthew J. Smith, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fond Farewell, trained by John Joseph Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C. Geerdharry, rider of Chilean (GB), trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount took a false step aftern the line causing him to get unseated.

168G Twilight Package At Limerick Races H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning out of the back straight involving The Jam Man, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, where it appeared he had to take a slight check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. P.M. Allen (Chairman),
Ms. J. Farrell,
Mr. B.F. Murphy,
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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