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Leopardstown 8th August 2019

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

K.J. Leonard rode Out On Friday (reserve), trained by Philip M. Byrne (Race 2)
C.D. Hayes rode Pari Passu (reserve), trained by Peter Fahey (Race 2)

215B Bay City Rollers H'cap

The Stewards fined Noel C. Kelly, trainer, €350 for lodging a passport in respect of Usain Boat, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Usain Boat in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

The Stewards interviewed L.T. McAteer, rider of Battledore (USA), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. 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 the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(b), in that he had used his whip unnecessarily after his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended L.T. McAteer for 1 raceday.

215C Fitzers Catering H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Baladiya, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of being in season.

S. Foley, rider of Blairmayne trained by Miss Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

The Stewards interviewed Siobhan Rutledge, rider of The Feathered Nest, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. 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 the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(b), in that she had used her whip unnecessarily after her chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone. Having taken her previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Siobhan Rutledge for 1 raceday.

215D Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Futurum Regem trained by Hugh Paul Finegan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with slight interference in the straight.

The Stewards enquired into an incident approximately one furlong from the finish involving Futurum Regem, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed sixth, Zarafshan, ridden by O.J. Orr, placed fifth and Geolai, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed third, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that there was insufficient evidence to disclose a riding offence and therefore took no further action.

215E Bulmers H'cap

N.M. Crosse, rider of Ragtime Red trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly left in the home straight.

215F GRENKE Finance Ballyroan Stakes

The Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the bend into the home straight involving Broad Street (GB), ridden by O.J. Orr, placed third and Giuseppe Garibaldi, ridden by C. O'Donoghue, placed seventh, where it appeared Giuseppe Garibaldi met with interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that O.J. Orr was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday. Mr. John Martin-Smith absented himself from this enquiry.

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. Sean Barry,
Mr. Julian Gaisford-St Lawrence,
Mr. John Martin-Smith,
Mr. H.T. Hynes.



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


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