Turf Club Calendar Notices - Week 25

Licence to Train granted up to 29/2/2012
(Both Rules unless stated)

Burke, W.J. (RR)
Halley, Vincent Laurence (INHS) - New

Restricted Licence to Train granted up to 29/2/2012
(Both Rules unless stated)

Halley, Vincent Laurence (INHS) - Relinquished
Hayes, Mrs. Seamus (RR)
Ryan, John Patrick (RR)

Licences issued in accordance with
Rule 19 of the Rules and Orders of
The Turf Club were granted up to
29/2/2012

Hayes, Mrs. Seamus

Turf Club and I.N.H.S
Registrations
Authorised Representatives
Up to 29/2/2012

Trainer:    Representative:
Burke, W.J.    Thos Byrne
Burke, W.J.    Mary Tynan
Collins, Tracey   P.J. Dreeling

The following Professional Jockeys have been granted a licence for 2011
(both rules unless stated)

O’Shea, Adrian (INHS)

Cancellation of Professional Licence

Guerin, Andrias (INHS)

Transfer of Apprentice Indentures

The apprentice indentures of Ross Coakley have been transferred from Denis W. Cullen to K.J. Condon

Cork Meeting, 12th June 2011

1332B Kerry Group Handicap & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Amour Fou, trained by Mr. W.T. Farrell, was found to be distressed post race.

Roscommon Meeting, 13th June 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:  the following rider replaced C. O’Donoghue (unwell):- S. Foley rode Jet To Rio, trained by Mr. David Marnane (first race) and Virgil Earp (GB), trained by Mr. Noel Meade (second race); R. Walsh rode Make My Night (reserve), trained by Mr. Edward Cawley (fifth race).

134B Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C&G) Maiden & G.F. Carroll, rider of Glacial (GB), trained by Mr. C. Moore, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly off the first bend.

M.C. Hussey, rider of Abrahams Blessing, trained by Mr. M. McDonagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout.

134C Ladies Day At Roscommon On July 4th Handicap & The Stewards interviewed Mr. John G. Carr, trainer of Young Lochinvar, concerning the fact that the passport was not lodged on time for this horse, which resulted in the horse being withdrawn from this race.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards fined Mr. Carr €130.

The Stewards interviewed P. Shanahan, rider of Ashton Rose, placed second, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount was three lengths off the leader two furlongs out and so he persevered with the whip, and got a good response from the horse who gradually closed the deficit to a head at the winning post.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that P. Shanahan had used his whip with excessive force and frequency. Having taken his good previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended him for one race day (28th June).

L.F. Roche, rider of Almadaa (GB), trained by Mr. David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not handle today’s ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Almadaa (GB) was found to be post race normal.

134D Boylesports Hurdle & Andrew J. McNamara, rider of Benash, trained by Mr. John G. Carr, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly from the turn into the straight, lost his action and was therefore pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Benash was found to be post race normal.

R. Walsh, rider of Inspector Clouseau, trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount may not have handled today’s ground.

Mr. P.M. Rogers, trainer of Nice Dream (GB), reported to a Turf Club Official that his charge did not handle today’s ground.

134E Abbey Hotel Roscommon Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed Mr. S.P. Byrne, rider of Steel Park, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages when out of contention.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Byrne was in breach of R10 2 (b), in that he used his whip after his chances of winning or being placed were clearly gone. The Stewards therefore suspended Mr. Byrne for two race days (1st and 2nd July).

Mr. Steven E. Ryder, trainer of Peacock’s Pride (GB), reported to a Turf Club Official that his charge scoped badly post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Happy Reunion, trained by Mr. C. Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was pulled up lame.

134F Gerry Igoe Land Drainage Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Clancy Strand (NZ), placed third, ridden by N.P. Madden, and trained by Mr. Niall Madden.
Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned.
In his evidence Mr. Niall Madden stated that he instructed the rider that, in view of the changed going conditions, he was to take his time, ride out wide on the better ground and to do his best without being very hard on the horse. He informed the Stewards that his charge had not run since sustaining a serious tendon injury last October at Fairyhouse and that the animal has a nasal problem as a result of a facial injury he suffered as a young horse. He said this problem is more pronounced when the horse races on softer ground.
In his evidence N.P. Madden confirmed the instructions and said that, having tracked the winner early in the straight, his mount began to hang and he kept him together bearing in mind that this was his first run since a serious injury.
The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer, which stated that Clancy Strand (NZ) has permanent nasal damage on the left side which creates an obstruction, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.
Mr. T.I. Naughton, Chairman of the Acting Stewards, absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. Derek Pugh acted as Chairman.

N.P. Madden, rider of Clancy Strand (NZ), trained by Mr. Niall Madden, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a noise in running.

R. Loughran, rider of Par Five, trained by Mr. Niall Madden, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran green early on, was outpaced mid race but stayed on in the straight.

Navan Meeting, 15th June 2011

340A Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Know, trained by Mr. A.P. O’Brien, was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.

340B Navan Golf Course Maiden & W.J. Lee, rider of Elusive Dancer (AUS), trained by Mr. W. McCreery, reported to a Turf Club Official that his mount was found to have a burst blood vessel post race. This was confirmed to the Stewards by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer.

K. Latham, rider of Red Army Blues, trained by Mr. G.M. Lyons, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with interference on the rails when Elusive Dancer (AUS) weakened quickly.

340D Slane Handicap & The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the furlong marker involving Charismas Birthday, ridden by W.J. Supple, placed fifth, Suspect Device, ridden by G.J. Phillips, and Llew Law (GB), ridden by F.F. Da Silva, both unplaced.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

340E Follow Us On Facebook Maiden & The Stewards interviewed F.M. Berry, rider of Maggie Neary, placed second, concerning his use of the whip inside the final furlong.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount became unbalanced in the closing stages and he pulled his whip through to correct this. In addition he said that the winner began to tire in front and he probably tried a bit too hard to catch him. He accepted that he needs to make more of an effort to correct his whip use and has been trying hard to do this.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that F.M. Berry was in breach of Regulation 10 in that he failed to give his mount time to respond. Having taken his recent record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended him from riding for three race days (29th , 30th June and 1st July) and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E. for a one day tuition on the correct use of the whip.

The Stewards fined Mr. Niall Moran, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of The Drunken Dr in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

340G Racing Again September 24th Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Edmond Kent, trainer of the winner Lovers Peace, concerning the apparent improvement in form of this filly compared with her previous run at Leopardstown where she finished eighth of ten runners to Apache.
Mr. Kent stated that at Leopardstown the mare was drawn wide in a better class race. He added that the well watered track today helped his charge along with an extra furlong and an uphill finish.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

Leopardstown Meeting, 16th June 2011

136B Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & K. Latham, rider of Spice Power, trained by Mr. Edward Lynam, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout.

136C Growise Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference approximately one furlong from the finish involving the winner Creekside (GB), ridden by J.P. Murtagh, and Estithmaar, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed second.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.
Mr. J.M. McGrath, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.

J.P. Murtagh, rider of Creekside (GB), trained by Mr. John M. Oxx, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left and right.

136D Glencairn Stakes & The Stewards enquired from Mr. Joseph G. Murphy, trainer of Ask Jack (USA), placed fourth, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his horse today compared to the animal’s previous run at this track on the 9th June when he finished last of fourteen runners to Mountain Pride.
Mr. Murphy stated that the horse was having his first run in approximately eight months last time. He said the horse had won previously when making the running and the same tactics were employed the last day but the horse, for no apparent reason, did not perform to his best. Today he decided to change tactics and get the horse to race from off the pace and this appeared to have the desired effect.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanations offered.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference early in the straight involving the winner Barack, ridden by B.A. Curtis, Wild Wind (GER), ridden by C. O’Donoghue, placed third, and Future Generation, ridden by J.P. Murtagh, unplaced, after it appeared the latter suffered some interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings, but they advised B.A. Curtis to ride with more care in the future.
Mr. A. Byrne, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.

136E Undertones Handicap & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Cookie Crumbles, trained by Mr. James Bernard McCabe, was found to be in season post race.

136F Bulmers Live Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the home straight involving the winner Strandfield Lady, ridden by S.H. James, Casbah Rock, ridden by J.P. Murtagh, placed second, Deire Na Sli, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed third, and Duc De Savoie (USA), ridden by L.F. Roche, placed fourth, after it appeared the latter suffered interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. The Stewards were, however, of the opinion that S.H. James had ridden carelessly, and having taken his recent record in this regard into account, they therefore suspended him for two race days (30th June and 1st July).
Mr. J.M. McGrath, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.

The Stewards enquired into an incident off the final bend involving Duc De Savoie (USA), ridden by L.F. Roche, placed fourth, and Elusive Ridge, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, unplaced, after it appeared the latter received a bump.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards cautioned L.F. Roche to ride with more care in future.
Mr. J.M. McGrath, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Lonesome Maverick, trained by Mr. Donal Kinsella, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly in the home straight.

Limerick Meeting, 17th June 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: W.J. Supple rode Hawkswood (GB) (reserve), trained by Mr. Joseph G. Murphy (first race).

137B Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden & R.P. Whelan, rider of Cheerful Giver, trained by Mr. J.S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well before weakening quickly in the straight and may not have seen out the tirp.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Lord Jim, trained by Mr. P.J. Prendergast, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped awkwardly from stalls.

137E Croom House Stud European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Sloane Street, ridden J.A. Heffernan, placed third, Galileos Daughter, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed fourth, Hesamiya, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed fifth, and Regal Tramp (USA), ridden by P.J. Smullen, unplaced.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference was accidental in nature and they therefore made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

Mr. T. Hogan, trainer of Lily In The Pond (GB), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge hung badly in this race.

137F Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap & G.J. Phillips, rider of Invincible Vibes, trained by Mr. Eoin Doyle, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled on today’s ground.

S.C. Cronin, rider of Latin Prayer, trained by Mr. John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount fly leaped, collided with the running rail and  unseated him after the road crossing past the stands.

Down Royal Meeting, 17th June 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: M. Darcy replaced I.J. McCarthy (Stewards permission) on Kyoto Summit (GB), trained by Miss Maura McGuinness (fourth race) and I.J. McCarthy rode Afram Blue (GB) (reserve), trained by Miss Maura McGuinness (fourth race).

The Stewards fined the following trainer €200 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. Peter Fahey for Derrinlanna (declared in error).

138B Medicare Pharmacy Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident from the final hurdle to the finish line involving the winner Shabra Charity, ridden by M.W. Bowes, and Baileys Ruffit, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed second, after it appeared the latter suffered some interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings, but cautioned M.W. Bowes to ride with more care in the future.

138D Hugo Thomas Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Robert Alan Hennessy, trainer of the winner Soldier Bay (GB), regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared with the animal’s previous number of runs.
Mr. Hennessy reported that Soldier Bay (GB) is a frustrating sort to train, and has been running mainly over two miles to date. Numerous times he travelled well, but seemed to lack the toe in the finish against the two mile horses. He felt he was given a fine patient ride today over two miles and four furlongs in that he crept into the race and finished it out well.
He also reported that he now trains the horse out of the paddock, and a combination of this and the step up in trip seemed to bring about any apparent improvement in form.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanations offered.  

The Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of Brega Queen, placed second, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that R.C. Colgan had used his whip with excessive frequency, and having taken his recent record in this regard into account, they suspended him for one race day (1st July).

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Kirk Session (GB), trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, was found to be post race normal.

138E Fred J. Malcolm Beginners Steeplechase & K. Whelan, rider of Don’t Stop Me Now, trained by Mr. John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped inconsistently.

P. Carberry, rider of Original Option, trained by Mr. Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the first two fences and l ost his confidence thereafter. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Original Option was found to be post race normal.

138G Mencap I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards interviewed Mr. M.P.  Fogarty, rider of Trabajo, placed second, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Fogarty had used his whip with excessive frequency, and having taken his recent record in this regard into account, they suspended him for four race days (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th July).

Down Royal Meeting, 18th June 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: S. Foley replaced P.J. Smullen (Stewards permission) on Sophies Echo, trained by Mr. W. McCreery (second race); P.J. Smullen rode Can Do Les (reserve), trained by Mr. D.K. Weld (second race); W.J. Supple replaced S. Foley (Stewards permission) on Galilean Rebel (GB), trained by Mr. P.D. Deegan (second race) and S.H. James rode Dan Noir (reserve), trained by Mr. Gerard O’Leary (sixth race).

139A Fonacab 90 33 33 33  Handicap & P.J. Smullen, rider of Geraldines Lass, trained by Mr. W. McCreery, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount may not have been as effective on today’s easier ground.

B.A. Curtis, rider of Yellow Dandy, trained by Mr. Liam McAteer, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room in the final furlong.

139B Rainbow Telecom European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden & J.P. O’Brien, rider of Plutorius, trained by Mr. A.P. O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had to check off heels at the midway stage.

139C Taxi 90 33 33 33 Race & K.J. Manning, rider of Money Trader, trained by Mr. J.T. Gorman, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount suffered accidental interference leaving the stalls.

139D Magners Ulster Derby & The Stewards interviewed J.A. Heffernan, rider of Table Mountain, unplaced, after it appeared he stopped riding in the final furlong and lost out on sixth place for which there was prize money.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount was reluctant to race and that the horse’s heart was pounding out of his chest from the moment he sat up on him. He said his mount never felt right and gasped a number of times during the race. Approaching the furlong pole his mount gasped again and he felt he should ease him home to look after him. In hindsight, he said, he should have pulled him up.
Following the running of the race Table Mountain was examined by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer and was found to be post race normal.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that J.A. Heffernan was in breach of Rule 212 (a) (i) in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to achieve his best possible placing. Having taken his record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended him for two race days (3rd and 4th July) and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee.

L.F. Roche, rider of Force Of Habit (GB), trained by Mr. D.K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount clipped a heel approaching the straight.

139E European Breeders Fund Coolmore Stud Ulster Oakes Fillies Handicap & The Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the road crossing involving Headford Lady, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed second, and Stylish One, ridden by R.P. Cleary, unseated rider.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned and also from S.H. James, rider of Syann, and S. Foley, rider of Negotiate (GB), who both witnessed the incident.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was accidental in nature and that Stylish One clipped a heel on the road crossing and unseated her rider.

Gowran Park Meeting, 19th June 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: P.T. Enright replaced B.J. Cooper (injured) on Hepahepa Naeney, trained by Mr. Shane Gerard Joyce (sixth race); D.J. Casey rode Forcyringoutloud (reserve), trained by Mr. M.J. Grassick (sixth race) and Ms. K. Walsh replaced Mr. R. O’Sullivan (intended mount a non-runner) on Bourbon St Blues, trained by Mr. J.A. Nash (eighth race).

The Stewards fined the following trainers €200 each in respect of their non-runners: Mr. Denis Gerard Hogan for Delphi Mountain (off feed) and Mr. J.A. Nash for Some Say (off feed).

140B(i) Paulstown Maiden Hurdle (Division One) & J.P. Holly, rider of Roadtoabbeyfeale, trained by Mr. John A. Supple, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount slipped up independently.

140B(ii) Paulstown Maiden Hurdle (Division Two) & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Conor O’ Dwyer, trainer of the winner Sylvan Approach, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his horse compared to the animal’s last run when he was beaten 43 lengths at Cork.
Mr. O’Dwyer reported that his charge did not see out the three mile trip at Cork and that it was his first run for a year. He added that the horse had progressed from the last run which helped him return to form.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

140D Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the failure to provide screens in reasonable time for an injured horse.
Evidence was heard from Mr. Lorcan Wyer, Turf Club Clerk of the Course, who stated that he instructed the foreman mid race to put the screens in place but the response was not as prompt as expected. He added that following another fall an injured rider was being attended to and a hurdle by-pass was also being set up, both of which had contributed to the delay.
Evidence was also heard from Mr. Pat Walsh, Course Foreman, who stated that this had been a particularly eventful race but accepted that the screens should have been in place sooner. He added that the unavailability of screens at every hurdle had also contributed to the problem.
Evidence was also heard from Ms. Margaret Fogarty, Course Manager, who gave a guarantee that in future they would provide a screen  at every jump.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards cautioned Mr. Walsh and Ms. Fogarty concerning their future responsibilities in this regard and advised them to put procedures in place to help prevent any reoccurrence.

140E jogforjockeys.ie Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards granted permission for the last hurdle to be omitted in this race in the interest of safety due to ground conditions in that area. ??

140G Joe Bollard Memorial I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards interviewed Mr. J.J. Codd, rider of the winner Minella Humour, concerning his use of the whip in the straight.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he was in front for a long time and that his horse was responding well, but accepted that, in hindsight, he may have been excessive with the whip.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Codd had used his whip with excessive frequency, and having taken his excellent record into account, they severely cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard.