Downroyal 17th March 2022

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

Gary McGill, trainer of Harvey Hillstar (Off feed) - €200

055A Bluegrasshorsefeed.com M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wrecking Ball Paul, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

L. Page, rider of Devil's Cut trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up lame.

B. Browne, rider of Musta Lovea Lovea trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the third last.

Sam Ewing, rider of Wrecking Ball Paul trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Devil's Cut trained by Gordon Elliott was found to be lame left fore post race.

055B Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

Niall Moore, rider of Montel Glory trained by Philip Fenton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced too keenly.

Shane Fenelon, rider of Mrs Watson trained by Peter Croke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ballyhubbock, at the request of trainer, Francis J. Flood, and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

055D Bluegrass Horse Feeds Rated Novice S'ch

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Railway Hurricane trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the second last.

055F Bluegrass Fastrak Hunters S'chase

The Stewards interviewed Mr A. Harney, rider of Er Dancer (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. A. Harney was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. A. Harney's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. A. Harney for five racedays.

055G Bluegrass Horse Feeds (M) INH Flat Race

Miss A. McGuinness, rider of Chuggys Queen (GB), trained by J.J.Lambe, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount jinked and she was unseated, independently of any other runner.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. P. G. Stewart,

Mr. F. G. Fitzsimmons,

Mr. P. D. Matthews.



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