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Curragh 10th April 2022

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

J. S. Bolger, trainer of National Question (off feed) - €200

077A Manguard Plus Bus Irish EBF (F) M'dn

L.F. Roche, rider of Drunk In Love trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount bucked when the stalls opened.

077B Holden Plant Rentals Irish EBF M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Forceful Speed, trained by Adrian Murray, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post and reported that the trainer had reported the animal to have scoped normal following endoscopic examination.

077E Alkumait At Castlefield Irish EBF M'dn

S.D. Bowen, rider of Zaghraf (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a little tight for room close to the line.

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Black Hawk Eagle, ridden by C.T. Keane, Megnificant, ridden by W. Joyce and Hot Whispers, ridden by R.C. Colgan, where it appeared that interference had occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.T. Keane, stated that the incident came out to meet him from his inner. R.C. Colgan, stated that he suffered interference when Megnificant crossed his path. W. Joyce stated that his mount hung right which had caused the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that W. Joyce was in breach of Rule 214(careless riding) and having considered his record they suspended him for 2 racedays.

077F Hollywoodbets Daily Boosts H'cap

S. Foley, rider of Ajax Tavern (GB) trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount failed to handle the surface.

077G TRI Equestrian Irish EBF M'dn

C.D. Hayes, rider of Hazra trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced and hung in towards the rail.

077H Hollywoodbets Supporting Racing H'cap

J. Kearney, rider of Amazing Emma trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount acted up in the stalls.

M.A. Gallagher, rider of We're On The Way trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room and got no run in the closing stages.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Wild Eyed Girl trained by Brian Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference a furlong and a half out.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Breach (GB) trained by J.Halley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run inside the final furlong.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Maccliff trained by Gerard Michael Hussey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was checked a furlong and a half out.

The Stewards requested a report from W. Lordon, rider of Cactus Tree, who was unseated in this race. The rider reported that his mount stumbled and clipped a heel unseating him. He further added that there appeared to be little movement from any rider prior to the incident. Having considered the report and viewed a recording of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Mr. Sean Barry, Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Mr. John Martin-Smith, Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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


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