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Limerick 26th May 2022

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

Karl Thornton, trainer of Young Jack Yates (Transport difficulties) - €200.

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

Danny Mullins replaced C.P. McNamara on Tomeric (FR), trained by E. McNamara (Race 1)(Unwell)
Shane O'Callaghan rode Good Bye Milan (reserve) trained by S.Braddish (Race 3)
Mark McDonagh replaced C.P. McNamara on Alpesh Amin, trained by E. McNamara (Race 5)(Unwell)
Mark McDonagh replaced C.P. McNamara on Silver Planeur (FR), trained by E. McNamara (Race 6)(Unwell)
Miss L Costello rode Sevvy Christiano (reserve) trained by Patrick G.Kelly (Race 7)
D J O'Keeffe replaced J.C. Gainford on North Of Nashville, trained by Colin Bowe (Race 2)(stood down)
Brian Hayes replaced J.C. Gainford on Mezyan (FR), trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 4)(stood down)
B J Cooper replaced J.C. Gainford on Kinnegad Lad, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(stood down)
S W Flanagan replaced J.C. Gainford on Lighthouse Hill (GB), trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 5)(stood down)

133A Tote Always SP Or Better Claiming H'dle

D. Meyler, rider of Big Jim Dwyer trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was injured after this race. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer, he had sustained a cut to his left fore and was lame post race.

133C1 SP Or Better Guaranteed H'cap H'dle

W.J. Gleeson, rider of Tintean Fein trained by John Gerard Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up after his saddle slipped.

133C2 SP Or Better Guaranteed H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dazzling Dove (GB), trained by Thomas Gibney, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nomadic Star, trained by L.Young, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Dancing Rhythm trained by R.P.Rath, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost her action and was pulled up.

133D RED MILLS EBF Auction M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Synone trained by John Patrick Ryan was found to have blood on his left nostril post race.

133E Your New Tote At Limerick H'cap H'dle

The Stewards interviewed Shane Fenelon, rider of Dalileo, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Shane Fenelon stated that he had lost count in a tight finish but accepted he was in breach of R 10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Shane Fenelon in breach of R 10.3(g)(frequency) and having taken his previous record into account they suspended him for 2 racedays.

The Stewards interviewed D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Well Joey, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. D.J. O'Keeffe accepted he was in breach of R 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found D.J. O'Keeffe in breach of R 10.3(g)(frequency) and having taken his previous record into account they cautioned him on this occasion.

R. Deegan, rider of Sir Rock trained by Olivia Hegarty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too free early on and stopped quickly.

B. Hayes, rider of Shiroccoville trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured in this race. This was subsequently confirmed by IHRB Veterinary Officer that he was lame on his right fore post race.

133F Athea INH Flat Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Sevvy Christiano trained by Patrick G.Kelly was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Ferdinand Star (GB) trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout this race.

Mr J.C. Barry, rider of Bambeano trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost her action and was pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. M. Moloney (Chairman),
Mr. C. O'Mahony,
Mr. A. Ryan,
Mr. M. Doyle,
Mr. H. Hynes.



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


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