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Downroyal 26th December 2021

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

Sam Ewing rode Cool Rain (reserve) trained by S.R.B. Crawford (Race 1)
C.G. O'Dwyer replaced R.A. Doyle on Rajsalad (FR), trained by Conor O'Dwyer (Race 1)(unwell)
J.B. Kane replaced R.A. Doyle on Different Strokes, trained by Mrs. C. O'Leary (Race 4)(unwell)

370A I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF M'dn H'dle

T. Ryan, rider of Light Heidi trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third last.

370C Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Emma Prada trained by Sean Thomas Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Stewards interviewed T. Ryan, rider of Magic Sea, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that T. Ryan was in breach of R10.3(f)(force) and R10.3(g)(frequency). Having considered his record they suspended him for three racedays.

The Stewards interviewed B.P. Kennedy, rider of Beat Of The Sea, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had breached the Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that B.P. Kennedy was in breach of both R10.3(f)(force) and R10.3(g)(frequency) and considering his record, they suspended him for four racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Justice Ears trained by David Peter Dunne was found to have an overreach post race.

370D Irish Stall. Farms EBF Beginners S'chase

Sam Ewing, rider of Champagne Sparkles (FR) trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

Mr B. O'Neill, rider of Dympnas Well (FR) trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

L.A. McKenna, rider of Eileens Boy trained by Stephen McConville, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Skol (GB), trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

370F Metcollect Cable Recycling Hunters S'ch

Owing to low lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence 3 to be omitted.

The Stewards granted permission for this race to be started by flag.

370H The Metcollect Metal Recycling H'cap S'chase

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Rolling Revenge trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount started to hang before being pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Joe Collins,
Mr. F.G. Fitzsimmons,
Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue.



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


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