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Limerick 27th December 2023

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

Barry J. Fitzgerald, trainer of Molly Hall (off feed) - €200

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

Mr. Alan O'Sullivan replaced J.P. Shinnick on Phoebe's Charm, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy (Race 6)(stood down).

382A Earl Of Harrington Mem. Mdn Hunters S'ch

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

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Thomas S Costello,Trainer, concerning the fact that his charge Keep Me Posted was presented without hind shoes as required under R.16. Evidence was heard from Thomas S Costello, who stated that his charge had pulled off a hind shoe since declarations and they removed the other shoe with great difficulty. He explained his charge was very difficult to shoe and attempts to replace them on raceday may lead to unneccesary stress. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards allowed the horse to race without hind shoes on this occasion.

382C Party Time H'dle

Sam Ewing, rider of No Time To Wait, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

382D Goggin Buckley (Mares) M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Garde La Peche (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

382F Roche's Feeds H'cap H'dle

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

Mr C.J. Shine, rider of Knockbrack Rambler, trained by Brendan Maurice Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the home straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Michael Moloney (Chairman),
Ms. Jill Farrell,
Mr. John O'Shaughnessy,
Mr. Patrick Dowling,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.



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


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