Clonmel 19th January 2021

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

Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney, trainer of Arctic Comet (Off-feed) - €200

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

S. D. Torrens replaced J.S. McGarvey on Sarsfield Street, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard (Race 2)(Injured)
S. W. Flanagan replaced J.S. McGarvey on Balinaboola Steel, trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 4)(Injured)
D. F. O'Regan replaced J.S. McGarvey on Encore Lui (FR), trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle (Race 6)(Injured)
S. D. Torrens rode Muntahez (reserve), trained by Aidan Anthony Howard (Race 3)
J. C. Gainford rode Reinvent (GB) (reserve), trained by S. Curling (Race 7)
Mr. E. P. O'Brien replaced Miss M.M. McElligott on Vinnies Nephue, trained by William P Murphy (Race 7)(Injured)

004B Lisronagh H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arctic Ambition, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal have pulled its right fore shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

004C Munster Rated Novice Hdle

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Lord Schnitzel trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

004D Monroe M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wasdale Park (FR), trained by S. Curling, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Wasdale Park (FR) trained by S. Curling, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

At the request of the Stewards, I.J. Power, rider of Grange Island, trained by W.J. Burke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount struggled a bit on the ground at times before running on nicely in the straight.

The Stewards interviewed M. Hamill, rider of Mahlers Dollar, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found M. Hamill in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered M. Hamill's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

004E Tipperary H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Zaccarela (FR), trained by Philip Fenton, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

004F Jossestown H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Espion Du Chenet (FR), trained by Louise G. Lyons, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Damut, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed first, Kilkeaskins First, ridden by J.P. O'Sullivan, placed fourth, Carnet De Stage, ridden by P.T. Enright, placed second and American Image, ridden by Miss A. O'Sullivan, placed third, where it appeared that Carnet De Stage had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found J. P. O'Sullivan in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered J. P. O'Sullivans clean record in this regard the Stewards severely cautioned him on this occasion.

004G Rathronan M'dn Hunters S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Super Citizen (GB), trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have lost both its front shoes but to be otherwise post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Paul F. Ronan (Chairman),

Mr. Tom Rudd,

Mr. L. Walsh.



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