The Raceday Stewards fined Timothy Doyle, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared hood to Silkies Sib prior to entering the parade ring.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident leaving the home straight involving Khormor Syd, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, Silkies Sib, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced and La Tulipe Noire, ridden by Jessica O'Gorman, unplaced, where it appeared that Khormor Syd had suffered minor interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he had to take a check. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount had hung right but that he had made every attempt to straighten up. Jessica O'Gorman stated that she had not suffered any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
W.J. Lee, rider of Khormor Syd, trained by Gillian Scott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check in the straight.
159B Conference & Banqueting Facilities H'capR.P. Whelan, rider of Faire La Nouba, trained by John F. O'Neill, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had ran out of room close to the finish.
W.J. Lee, rider of Edergole's Angel, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.
N.M. Crosse, rider of Invigorated, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout and took a check turning in. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
D.P. McDonogh, rider of Magnolia Drive, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met a bit of traffic in the straight.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident one hundred and fifty yards from the winning post involving Ranting And Raven, ridden by C. Geerdharry, unplaced and Sottsands, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed fifth, where it appeared Sottsands appeared to touch the railing of its own accord and dislodged it from its cup, which caused Ranting And Raven who was travelling behind to strike the railing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
159C Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dnThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Hellorhighwater (GB) trained by Gavin Patrick Cromwell was found to be a gelding and not a colt as shown on the passport presented. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards fined the trainer €130 in accordance with the provisions of Rule 148(xii).
D. McMonagle, rider of Valorous Power (GER), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped to it's right out of the stalls.
L.F. Roche, rider of Lady Luck, trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very slowly away from the stalls.
J. Kearney, rider of Harry's Magic, trained by John Andrew Kinsella, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran free.
159D Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Mem. H'capJ.J.G. Ryan, rider of Bellaphina, trained by John Andrew Kinsella, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had no luck in running.
R.C. Colgan, rider of Anvika, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.
159E Summer Racing @ Limerick H'capThe Raceday Stewards fined Laura Hourigan, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared blinkers to Notforalongtime (GB) prior to entering the parade ring.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident one hundred and fifty yards from the winning post involving Glen Princess, ridden by A. Browne-Souza, unplaced, Morning Approach, ridden by N.M. Crosse, unplaced and Notforalongtime (GB), ridden by R.M Mulligan, placed fifth, where it appeared Glen Princess made contact with Morning Approach. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A. Browne-Souza stated that his mount drifted right when reacting to the stick. N.M. Crosse stated that things became tight and that Glen Princess rolled into his mount. R.M Mulligan stated that he had maintained his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found A. Browne-Souza, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays. A. Browne-Souza was accompanied by Mr. A. Slattery for this enquiry.
J.M. Sheridan, rider of Church Mountain, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout.
N.M. Crosse, rider of Morning Approach, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check at the one furlong pole.
159F1 Follow Limerick On Instagram H'capThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Katie Ross, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident one hundred and twenty-five yards from the winning post involving Akeela (GB), ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced and Miqdaad, ridden by C.D. Fahy, unplaced, where it appeared D. McMonagle had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. McMonagle stated that he was travelling faster than the horse in front of him when that horse was moving to the rail and he eased off of heels. C.D. Fahy stated that his mount drifted towards the railing but felt he was clear at the time. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
159F2 Follow Limerick On Instagram H'capThe Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the one-furlong pole involving Dinamine, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, Browned Off, ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, Jasmine Affanalis, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second and Wayne R Walker (GB), ridden by P. McGettigan, unplaced, where it appeared an incident occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that he was going backwards when he received pressure. D. McMonagle stated that he maintained his line. L.T. McAteer stated that his mount is not straightforward and rolled in on top of Dinamine but that he had made every effort to correct his mount. P. McGettigan stated that he maintained his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.
C.D. Hayes, rider of Big Baby Bull, trained by John Patrick Hayes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and did not travel.
R.P. Cleary, rider of Romantic War, trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on.
159G HM Travel H'capJ.J.G. Ryan, rider of Evening's Empire, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a keen hold and hung left under pressure.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Moloney (Chairman),
Mr. C. O'Mahony,
Mr. A. Ryan,
Mr. L. Walsh.
Prior to race one the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going to good.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.