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Leopardstown 29th December 2021

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Brendan W.Duke, trainer of Bold Approach (Off feed) - €200
John Patrick Ryan, trainer of The Little Yank (Change in going) - €200
Gordon Elliott, trainer of Rodaniche (Going) - €200.
Gordon Elliott, trainer of Rodaniche (late withdrawal at 1.18 p.m.) - €200.

377A Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase

Brian M. McMahon, trainer of Hoke Colburn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge burst a blood vessel. This was confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer on a post race examination at the request of the Stewards.

A.P. Kelly, rider of Arthur's Quay trained by Padraig Roche, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel and was pulled up. This was confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer on a post race examination at the request of the Stewards.

377B Pigsback.com M'dn H'dle

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #1 to be omitted from this race

D.N. Russell, rider of Fiston Des Issards (FR) trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

377D Neville Hotels Novice S'chase

Prior to racing, the Stewards requested an explanation from Gordon Elliott, trainer, as to his intention to run his charge "Fury Road" today having withdrawn his charge from an engagement here yesterday with the excuse submitted "Change in going" when the going description on both days was similar. Gordon Elliot stated that he had examined the racing surface on each day here at Leopardstown and felt that the ground yesterday was faster than anticipated whereas with the combination of overnight rain and selective watering in his opinion it made for a greater ease in the ground while holding the same description. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards accepted Mr Elliot's explanation and allowed Fury Road to run.

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence #1 to be omitted from this race

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Mr Incredible trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount refused to race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ashdale Bob, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have cuts and was sore on his right hindleg. Samples were taken for analysis.

377E Matheson H'dle

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #1 to be omitted from this race

377F Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hcap Hdl

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #2 to be omitted and removed prior to the start of this race.

B.J. Cooper, rider of Farrawaybay trained by M.A.Molloy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met trouble in running.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Myles O'Malley (Chairman),

Mr. N.B. Wachman,

Mr. Julian Gaisford-St Lawrence,

Mr. Joseph M. McGrath,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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


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