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Sligo 9th August 2023

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

J. S. Bolger, trainer of Golden Spangle (Other Reasons) - €200

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

J.A. Heffernan rode Riyami (reserve) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 7)

222B Hop House 13 H'cap

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Buzzen, trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S. Foley, rider of Ballyvohane, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well early but didn't pick up and flattened out in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ballyvohane, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

222C Irish Stallion Farms EBF Oaks (F) H'cap

L.F. Roche, rider of Lizzy's Filly, trained by Cian Michael Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too keen.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Dabana, trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the straight.

222D Irish EBF Auction Series M'dn

G.F. Carroll, rider of Spanish Battleship, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped the road and became unbalanced.

J.A. Powell, rider of Rhasidat, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keenly and hung left.

222E Guinness Nursery H'cap

W.J. Lee, rider of Veracidad, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room turning in. Having reviewed the incident the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Carter Hall, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran severely left early-on and severely right turning-in.

222F Carlsberg H'cap

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Mark Michael McNiff, trainer following the winning performance of Kami in this race, which appeared to represent an improvement on its previous run. The trainer reported that he felt the fast gallop, slow ground and this filly's possible preference for coming wide may have contributed to today's improvement. Having considered the report and liaised with the IHRB Handicapper, the Raceday Stewards noted its contents.

A.J. Slattery, rider of My Girl Sioux, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped from behind turning into the straight. Having reviewed the incident the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tic Tac Toe, trained by Ray Hackett, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

222G Rockshore Cider H'cap

D. McMonagle, rider of Quiet Desire, trained by John C. McConnell, 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:

Dr. C. O'Flaherty (Chairman)
Mr. P. Allen
Mr. D. Pugh
Mr. P. Deegan

Due to a power outage, the Raceday Stewards gave permission for the start of the first race to be delayed until 5.30pm.



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


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