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Naas 7th August 2023

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

W. M. Hassett rode Magic Charm (reserve) trained by Martin Hassett (Race 7)

220B Coast To Curragh Cycle Apprentice H'cap

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Pretty Boy Floyd, trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slowly from the starting stalls.

D.N. Curran, rider of Wild Eyed Girl, trained by Brian Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and never travelled throughout this race.

220D ARKequine ACME (Fillies) M'dn

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

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, W.J. Lee, rider of Emotivo, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stopped quickly in the home straight.

220F Irish EBF Ballyhane Stks (Med Auct Race)

S. Foley, rider of Glamorously, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Little Miss Peppi, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got upset in the starting stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined That's For Sure, trained by K.R.Burke (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

220G Weatherbys GSB H'cap

W.J. Lee, rider of Any Dream Will Do, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Je T'ai Porte, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a precautionary check in the straight which did not affect his finishing position.

D. McMonagle, rider of Turbulence, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he dropped his reins approximately 100 yards from the finish.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Kitty McFee, trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bit intimidated near the line.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Mr Mills, trained by Christopher David Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped heels at the bottom of the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Luke Short (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, Kitty McFee, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, and Magic Charm, ridden by W.M. Hassett , placed fourth, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders. W. M. Hassett stated that he received pressure from both sides close to the line which impeded his run. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount got intimidated and rolled around under pressure. C.D. Hayes stated that he corrected his mount after he drifted in slightly after receiving a bump from behind. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action. Mr. P. Myerscough recused himself from this enquiry.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Je T'ai Porte, ridden by G.F. Carroll, Turbulence, ridden by D. McMonagle, and Kitty McFee, ridden by R.P. Whelan where it appeared an incident occurred . Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. McMonagle stated that he was aware of the gap getting tight and he took back out of it. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount over exaggerated its maneuver when rolling in. G.F Carroll stated that he didn't receive any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. Mr. P. Myerscough recused himself from this enquiry.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. P. Myerscough (Chairman),

Mr. N. McGrath,

Mr. J. Weld,

Mr. J. Martin-Smith,

Mr. H. Hynes.



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


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