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Gowranpark 11th March 2023

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Granos Girl (Late withdrawal) - €200

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

Sam Ewing replaced K.C. Sexton on San Martino, trained by Peter Fahey (Race 1)(Injured).
Sam Ewing replaced K.C. Sexton on Saraqael, trained by Peter Fahey (Race 2)(Injured).
D. F O' Regan replaced J.C. Gainford on Minnie Beets, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 3)(Stewards Permission).
J. J. Slevin replaced M.J.M O'Sullivan on Libby, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 2)(Stewards Permission)
M. P. Walsh replaced S.D. Torrens on Mitiva (FR), trained by Liz Doyle (Race 3)(Stewards Permission)
D. E. Mullins rode I Sea The Moon (reserve) trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald (Race 3)
M. P. Walsh replaced S.D. Torrens on Harvard Guy (GB), trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty (Race 4)(Stewards Permission)
D. J. O' Keeffe replaced K.C. Sexton on Chainofconsequence, trained by Aengus King (Race 4)(Injured).
P.T. Enright rode Spring Street (reserve) trained by J.P. Flavin (Race 4)
J.J. Slevin rode Early Arrival (reserve) trained by James M. Barcoe (Race 4)
M. P. Walsh replaced S.D. Torrens on Cayd Boy (FR), trained by Liz Doyle (Race 5)(Stewards Permission)
S.W. Flanagan replaced D. Meyler on Minx Tiara, trained by David M.O'Brien (Race 5)(Stewards Permission)
Mr. J. P O' Neill rode Rare Millie, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty (Race 8)(Stewards Permission)

051A1 Goresbridge M'dn H'dle

R.A. Doyle, rider of Mi Sueno, trained by Peter John Flood, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped the inspection hurdle as he was unable to stop him in time.

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Rocky's Glory (GB), trained by John Queally, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poorly in the early part of the race.

051A2 Goresbridge M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D. Moloney, rider of Karuma Grey (GER), concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. D. Moloney accepted that he was in breach of R.10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. Moloney was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 5 Racedays.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Ms. T.O' Meara, regarding the failure of N.T. Prendergast, rider of Slate Lane, placed sixth to weigh in after this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he was unsure of his finishing position and read the screen displaying the riders who were needed to weigh in after the race incorrectly. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 230(ii), disqualified Slate Lane from sixth place. As a consequence, they amended the result to read as follows:
Amended result:
First:Karuma Grey
Second:Libby
Third: Showurappreciation
Fourth: Jeepydoff Meel
Fifth: One Big Bang.
Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that N.T. Prendergast was in breach of Rule 227(i) and having considered his record in this regard, they suspended him for 2 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee.

051C BoyleSports H'cap H'dle

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Quite Incredible, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

R.A. Doyle, rider of American Money, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Quite Incredible, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be stiff behind post race.

051D Holden Plant Rentals Shamrock H'cap S'ch

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L. Quinlan, rider of Grange Walk, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, L. Quinlan accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10 and he apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found L. Quinlan in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and R.10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his record they suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the second last fence involving Grange Walk, ridden by L. Quinlan, placed first and Minx Tiara, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second, where it appeared that contact was made between both horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.W. Flanagan, stated that he had to switch towards the rail and contact was made with his mount from his inside. L. Quinlan, stated that he rode his mount back towards the railing and was unaware that Mr Flanagan was on his outer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that L. Quinlan was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered his record, they cautioned him on this occasion.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cayd Boy (FR), trained by Liz Doyle, at the request of the Raceday 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. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. L. McFerran,
Ms. D. Brophy,
Mr. R. Macauley,
Mr. L. Walsh.



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


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