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Downroyal 23rd January 2024

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

S.W. Flanagan replaced A.P. Heskin on Rumoroso (GB), trained by C.A.McBratney (Race 5)(unwell).

015A Molson Coors Beverage Company M'dn H'dle

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, T.P. Harney, rider of Desperado Genie, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was flat out early on and stayed on galloping.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.A. Jacob, rider of Supreme Authority(FR), concerning his use of the whip after jumping the second hurdle and then approximately four furlongs from home. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D.A. Jacob was in breach of Regulation 10.3(h)(arm above shoulder height) and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from J.P. Flavin, trainer of Reve Inoui, for an additional ten minutes to present his horse for identification by an IHRB Official, as provided for under the provisions of Rule 90(i)

015C Coors (Mares) H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kalanisi Dubh, trained by Seamus Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Betty Dutton, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

015D Pravha H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Always Enchanting (GB), trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

015F Aspall H'cap S'chase

C. Brassil, rider of Rocconrockall, trained by Donal Commins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured.

015G Madrí Excepcional H'cap S'chase

R.J. Condon, rider of History Of Fashion, trained by P.A.Fahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the fourth last.

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Fiveaftermidnight, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

D. Meyler, rider of Cala Di Volpe (FR), trained by R. K. Watson, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost one of his cheekpieces when he jumped off.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Nolan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Daily Present, placed first, as compared with its recent form. James Nolan, authorised representative for the trainer concerned stated that the application of the first time tongue strap had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

R. K. Watson, trainer of Cala Di Volpe (FR), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge burst.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. James Hunt,
Mr. Raymund S. Martin,
Mr. P. Deegan.



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


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