Curragh 26th September 2021

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The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

J. S. Bolger, trainer of Boundless Ocean (Off feed) - €200
David Loughnane (in GB), trainer of Hello You (Ran recently) - €200

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

S.M. Crosse replaced D. McMonagle on Seisai, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 3)(Intended mount was a non runner)

281B William Hill Ireland Play Irish EBF M'dn

D. McMonagle, rider of Barud (GB) trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left under pressure.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Cougar (JPN) trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was a bit tight for room in the early part of this race.

G.P. Halpin, rider of Kisses Of Fire trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left during this race.

281C Weld Park Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Albula, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Pink Fire Lilly trained by John F. O'Neill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

The Stewards reviewed an incident over one furlong from the finish involving Cigamia (USA), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fifth and Concert Hall, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed first, where it appeared that Cigamia (USA) in manoeuvering outwards made slight contact with Concert Hall which was racing widest of the field of runners. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

281E Tesoro Vita Ladies Trophy H'cap

The Stewards interviewed Miss L. Costello, rider of Igraine, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In her evidence Miss L. Costello stated that she was trying to attain her best possible placing but accepted that she was out of contention for prize money. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Miss L. Costello was in breach of R10(3)(b) by using her whip when her chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Miss L. Costello for one raceday.

Nikita Amelia Kane, rider of True Destiny (GB) trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount burst a blood vessel during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined True Destiny (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at the nostrils post race.

281F William Hill Ireland Joe McGrath H'cap

R.P. Whelan, rider of Laugh A Minute (GB) trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run during this race.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Pretty Boy Floyd trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount had to check inside the final one furlong.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Art Of Unity (GB), trained by John James Feane, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

281G Raa Atoll Loughbrown Stakes

G.M. Ryan, rider of Fernando Vichi trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount fell independently close to the finish having sustained an injury. The Stewards reviewed this incident and were satisfied that it was independent of all other participants.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,

Dr. Paddy Molony,

Mr. Philip Caffrey,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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