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Thurles 23rd November 2023

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

Kevin Thomas Coleman, trainer of Derry Lad (ground - late withdrawal) - €400

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

M.J.M. O'Sullivan rode Aliunde (reserve) trained by Mark Michael McNiff (Race 2).
P.J. O'Hanlon rode Prince Of Air (FR) (reserve) trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 2).
D.J. Gilligan rode Ah Fuhgeddaboudit (reserve) trained by Miss Shauna Larkin (Race 4).
J.G. Gilligan rode Sayitfirst (reserve) trained by Darren Collins (Race 6)
A.P. Kelly replaced P. Byrnes on Workforadime, trained by C.Byrnes (Race 4)(stood down).
G.B. Noonan replaced P. Byrnes on From The Ashes, trained by C.Byrnes (Race 5)(stood down).
P.T. Enright replaced P. Byrnes on Must Go Now, trained by Edward Cawley (Race 6)(stood down).
Mr. A. O'Sullivan rode The Dooner Citizen (reserve) trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan (Race 7)

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The Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Leish Oscars Son, trained by Gavin Cromwell, for failing to present the horse for identification to an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Workforadime, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a left hind shoe in running but was otherwise post race normal. Samples sent for analysis.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the 2nd last hurdle involving Milanaway, ridden by D. King Mustameet Secret, ridden by Mr E. Finegan and Ah Fuhgeddaboudit, ridden by D.J. Gilligan where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. King stated that he felt there was an adequate gap for his mount to move into which then tightened. Mr E. Finegan felt he kept a straight line throughout. D.J. Gilligan stated he felt contact from behind which caused his mount to lean in. The Raceday Stewards having considered the evidence did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, A.P. Kelly, rider of Workforadime, trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount that his mount hung left, jumped poorly and just stayed on in the straight.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the straight involving Our Bobby, ridden by Niall Moore, Ishan (FR), ridden by P.T. Enright, Clonbury Bridge, ridden by B.P. Kennedy and Ragin Cajun, ridden by D.J Gilligan, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Niall Moore stated that his position was not affected and he suffered minimal interference. P.T. Enright stated that he maintained his line. B.P. Kennedy stated he got pressure from his outside. D.J Gilligan stated that he did not recieve any interference. The Raceday Stewards having considered the evidence did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Battle Of Ridgeway, trained by Martin Hassett, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a left front shoe but otherwise to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P Lambert (Chairman), Mrs J.O. Onions, Mrs. Caroline Corballis, Mr. Philip F Myerscough, 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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