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Wexford 11th August 2023

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

Mr. J. C. Canavan replaced Miss L.S. Howard on The Coach Lady, trained by Richard Anthony Foley (Race 7)(Injured)

225A Think Print & Design M'dn H'dle

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Dutch Schultz (GB), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was jumped into at the first.

G.B. Noonan, rider of Dark Image (GB), trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered and went out through the rail.

P. Townend, rider of River Tara, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount tried to refuse at the first, resulting in it jumping violently left.

B.W. Harvey, rider of Duleek Street, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left at the first.

Shane Fenelon, rider of Pickanumber, trained by Peter Croke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the first.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the back of the first involving Dutch Schultz (GB), ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed first, Dark Image (GB), ridden by G.B. Noonan, who pulled up, and Duleek Street, ridden by B.W. Harvey, placed fifth where it appeared Dark Image went out through the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K. M. Donoghue stated that the horses in front jumped left causing him and the horse on his outer to jump left. G. B. Noonan stated that he received a bump in the air and went out through the rails on landing. B. W. Harvey stated that his mount jumped left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

225B Traynors Of Wexford H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Florey Spud, trained by P.F.O'Donnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a slight bi lateral nasal discharge post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Star Official, trained by R.Donohoe, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Florey Spud, trained by P.F.O'Donnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stopped quickly.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Mastermacblack, trained by P. Corkery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

225C Country Fest Wexford Aug. 13 H'cap H'dle

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Presenting Beeper, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

225F Racing TV Members H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the straight involving Irish Blaze, ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed fifth, Freddie Robdal, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed sixth, Knock On Steel, ridden by S.F. O'Keeffe, unplaced, and Berliet Express, ridden by S.D. Torrens, placed fourth, where it appeared Freddie Robdal and Knock On Steel ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that things got a bit tight. D. J. Gilligan stated that his mount leaned in but he felt he had maintained his line. S. F. O'Keeffe stated that his race was run and he was going backwards when he took a precautionary check. S. D. Torrens stated that he moved out but felt he had room to do so. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

225G Ir. Stallion Farms EBF (M) INH Flat Race

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Meet My Loreley, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green in the last furlong and lugged left for a few strides in the last 100 yards.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman),

Mr. Patrick Coveney,

Mr. Rupert Macauley,

Mr. C. J. Sweeney.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to race one, and a one minute delay to race five and six



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


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