The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-
Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Kings Keeper (Declared in error) - €200The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
J.S. McGarvey replaced Sam Ewing on Noble Birth (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 1)(Injured)J.C. Canavan rode Time To Bite (reserve) trained by L.J.Archdeacon (Race 2)
R.P. Geoghegan rode Boston Brahmin (reserve) trained by Norman Lee (Race 2)
R.P. Treacy replaced Sam Ewing on Dartan (GB), trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 3)(Injured)
B. Browne replaced Sam Ewing on Call Me Lyreen, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(Injured)
J.S. McGarvey replaced Sam Ewing on One Down, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 7)(Injured)
104A West Tyre M'dn H'dle
Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +2 minutes
104B Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ernie From Nurney, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Stewards interviewed R.P. Geoghegan, rider of Boston Brahmin, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, R.P. Geoghegan accepted that he had breached the whip guidelines for frequency and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that R.P. Geoghegan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.P. Geoghegan for one raceday.
104D1 Burke's Clonbur Opportunity H'cap H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tullyhogue Fort, trained by John F. O'Neill, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
At the request of the Stewards, J.B. Foley, rider of Elliedee, trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran free early on in this race and stopped after the second last hurdle. .
The Stewards requested a report from David Richard Barry, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of It's Time Again, placed first, as compared with its recent run when pulled up on heavy ground at Clonmel on the 6th January. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed at Clonmel on very testing ground conditions and was subsequently given a break. Today his charge ran on more favourable ground conditions and in his opinion the break and the ground conditions were contributing factors to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.
R.J. Condon, rider of Trouble And Strife trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left during this race before being pulled up.
J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of I Must trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.
104D2 Burke's Clonbur Opportunity H'cap H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Creggsman, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.
The Stewards interviewed J.B. Foley, rider of Huckleberry Rock, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.B. Foley stated that his mount was inexperienced, was off the bridle three hurdles out and was trying to pull himself up. He added that he used the whip once for corrective purposes and later on gave a few light hits to make his mount concentrate. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that J.B. Foley was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration and pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a), the Stewards suspended J.B. Foley for six racedays.
S. O'Callaghan, rider of What Ever Oscar trained by Michael Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.
J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Creggsman trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and was pulled up.
The Stewards interviewed E. Walsh, rider of Arrycan, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence E. Walsh stated that his mount was idling in the closing stages in a good dual with the eventual winner and he was trying to do his best. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that E. Walsh was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned E. Walsh on this occasion.
104F KPMG H'cap S'chaseThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kildorrery, trained by T.M. Walsh, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend past the stands involving Optical Confusion, ridden by D.P. Holden and One Down, ridden by J.S. McGarvey, where it appeared that Optical Confusion got tight for room when racing on the rails. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D.P. Holden stated that his mount was running in and out and he was taken to a position inside of One Down but he did not feel that he was hampered at that point. J.S. McGarvey stated that there was no room on his inner for Optical Confusion and he was riding his own mount close to the hind quarters of She Tops The Lot which was racing on his outer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action. The Stewards did, however, advise J.S. McGarvey to ride with more awareness and furthermore advised both riders concerning the accuracy of their evidence.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. T. McDonogh (Chairman),
Dr. C. O'Flaherty,
Mr. A. Ryan,
Mr. N. Rooney,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.