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Downroyal 26th September 2022

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

Katelyn Bailey rode Salt Whistle Bay (reserve) trained by J.F. Levins (Race 5)
Sorcha Woods rode Tynan (reserve) trained by R. K. Watson (Race 7)

290C Madrí Excepcional M'dn

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one furlong from the finish involving Hector Berlioz (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed fifth, Lucy's Max, ridden by S. Foley unplaced, Aurora Nova, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed second, and Greek Flower, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed third, where it appeared that Greek Flower checked when challenging between horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, K.J. Manning stated that a gap appeared allowing him to challenge between horses and then it got tight. S. Foley stated that his mount was weakening out of the race at this point when it got congested. C.T. Keane stated that his mount curled up when Aurora Nova arrived upsides him and in his opinion there was a small gap on his inner for any challenger. R.C. Colgan stated that his mount had kept a straight racing line until after the point of interference and leaned in on the run to the finish. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

290E Coors H'cap

James J. Doyle, rider of Shoebox King trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the last furlong.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Loveday, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed sixth, Neo Soul, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed third, Harmony Rose (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed second, Mehman (GB), ridden by S. Foley, unplaced, Shoebox King, ridden by James J. Doyle, placed first, and Scarlet Dancer, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed fourth, where it appeared that there was movement by some of the runners and Mehman (GB) checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, W.J. Lee stated that his mount was tiring when Harmony Rose (GB) tried to manoeuvre outwards but he rode to try and maintain his own racing line. S. Foley stated that his mount was weakening out when receiving pressure causing him to take a check. J.A. Powell stated that he challenged wide but received pressure from his inside which had no bearing on his final placing. J.M. Sheridan stated that a gap appeared but when he got there, his mount got shoved out a little. C.T. Keane stated that his mount would not go by the leader and may have drifted a fraction off a straight racing line. James J. Doyle stated that his mount appeared to get lonely in the lead and drifted marginally to the left before being straightened up. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

290F Molson Coors Beverage Company H'cap

L.T. McAteer, rider of Gonetomillgrove trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly three furlongs out.

290G2 Pravha H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Serafina trained by D. K. Weld was showing signs of being in season pre race and was subsequently withdrawn.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Complete Fiction trained by Jarlath P.Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly up the straight.

S. Foley, rider of Short N Sweet trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost her action during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Dazzer, trained by Patrick Martin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. F.G. Fitzsimons,

Rev. Colin Hall-Thompson,

Mr. P.D. Deegan.



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


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