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Dundalk 12th April 2024

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

R.L. Moore replaced W.M. Lordan on Mundi, trained by A.P.O'Brien (Race 5)(intended mount a non runner)

080A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Besiege, trained by Josh Halley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very green throughout.

D. McMonagle, rider of Ink Sketch, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump a furlong and a half down and leaned right after. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was waranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Captain Gallagher (GB), trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

080B Grand National Lucky Dip BetVictor H'cap

A.J. Slattery, rider of My Girl Sioux, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving No Speed Limit (FR), ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, Phil's Dream, ridden by D.W. O'Connor, placed second, and Comein Comein, ridden by M. Santos, unplaced, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he kept a straight line. D.W. O'Connor stated that he felt there was enough room to go for the gap. M. Santos stated that he had to sit for a stride as Phil's Dream moved out and his mount became unbalanced. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

080C I.S.F. EBF Median Auction M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Ragtime Milly, trained by Yvonne Latta, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned a little right under pressure.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight where it appeared J.M. Sheridan, rider of Bright Lightening, had to sit for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

080D 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk H'cap

S.P. Bird, rider of Curley Rose (GB), trained by J.Larkin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away.

S. Foley, rider of Genuine Jim, trained by R.P.Burns, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action in the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Knockmore Prince, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got upset in the stalls.

080E Get Best Odds Guaranteed BetVictor M'dn

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Dairago (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.A. Heffernan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard(fourth offence), they suspended him for sixteen racedays.

080F Greyhound Racing Every Weekend H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Galician Girl, trained by Adrian McGuinness, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, L.T. McAteer, rider of Nedita, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had to check as he briefly ran short of room on the bend in to the home straight as Flippity Flop was retreating.

080G1 Anthony McCrave Senior Memorial H'cap

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Miss Heartbreak, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. P. Reynolds,
Mr. N. Chance,
Mr. J. Cronin,
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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