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Galway 30th July 2022

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

S. Ewing replaced J.C. Gainford on Bright Lad, trained by F.Costello (Race 1)(Injured)
C. R. King rode Francis Marion (reserve) trained by Joseph G. Murphy (Race 1)
D. F. O'Regan replaced J.W. Kennedy on Fils D'oudairies (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 2)(Injured)
S. D. Torrens rode Global Equity (reserve) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 2)
D. P. McDonogh rode Casino Queen (reserve) trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty (Race 4)
J. A. Powell replaced W. Joyce on The Blue Panther, trained by Michael Mulvany (Race 6)(Injured)
J. Kearney replaced W. Joyce on Ideal Pal, trained by Michael Mulvany (Race 7)(Injured).

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P. Townend, rider of Gamin Original (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got very tired.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Digby trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin was found to have blood at both nostrils post race, possibly as a result of a fall.

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The Stewards reviewed an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Serious Challenge, ridden by K.J. Manning, and Okyle Lass, ridden by Sarah Verling where it appeared Okyle Lass crossed Serious Challange causing him to check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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N.M. Crosse, rider of Passage Of War trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no luck in running inside the final furlong.

J. Coen, rider of Portarlington trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

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S. Foley, rider of My Minervina trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with bad interference two furlongs out.

D. McMonagle, rider of Numoor (GB) trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran off the bend.

J. A. Powell, rider of The Blue Panther trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room in the straight.

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M.A. Enright, rider of Pike County trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kaaranah, trained by John Butler (in GB), at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

The Stewards requested a report from Ian Williams (in GB), trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Aqwaam (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Ian Williams stated that a step up in trip coupled with a liking for todays going had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N. P. Lambert (Chairman),

Ms. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. Niall Rooney,

Dr. Colm O'Flaherty,

Mr. C. J. Sweeney.



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


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