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Listowel 23rd September 2022

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

David Kenneth Budds, trainer of Rocc On Eddie (Off feed) - €200

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

D. J. O'Keeffe replaced B.J. Cooper on Tipp For Mac, trained by Thomas Cooper (Race 1)(Injured)
T. Joseph Kelly replaced Jamie Hayes on More Complaints, trained by Turlough O'Connor (Race 1)(Unwell).
G. B. Noonan rode Glanaree (FR) (reserve) trained by Aengus King (Race 1)
J. B. Foley replaced P. Townend on Farout, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 2)(Injured)
D. G. Hogan rode Darkened (reserve) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 2)
J. B. Foley replaced B.J. Cooper on Appian Way (FR), trained by Charles O'Brien (Race 3)(Injured)
J. I. Duggan rode Cottage Artist (reserve) trained by V. T. O'Brien (Race 4)
Sam Ewing rode Zalika (reserve) trained by Paul John Gilligan (Race 5)
S. F. O'Keeffe replaced B.J. Cooper on Presenting Bonnie, trained by John Patrick Ryan (Race 5)(injured).
J. B. Foley replaced P. Townend on Mi Lighthouse, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 6)(Injured)
Mr. P.W. Mullins rode Run For Eric (reserve) trained by Emmet Mullins (Race 8)
S. O'Callaghan replaced G.P. Brouder on Athagabhain, trained by Adrian Sexton (Race 4)(Stewards permission)

285A John J.Galvin M'dn H'dle

Mr T. O'Connor, rider of Nibbles trained by Turlough O'Connor, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the fourth last hurdle.

The Stewards enquired into the Parade Ring proceedures where Kilbree Warrior, trained by Oliver McKiernan and ridden by R.J. Condon, crossed the parade ring after being mounted without being requested to do so by an Official. Afonso Vidal, Authorised representative for Oliver McKiernan, stated that he had instructed the groom to stay walking on the horse path but he had failed to do so when their charge was mounted. He accepted responsibility and apologised for their actions. R.J. Condon stated that his mount was already on the grass when he mounted the animal and he continued across the parade ring. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that R16 had been breached by both the trainers Authorised representative and the rider concerned by crossing the parade ring in contravention of the provisions of R16. Having taken their clean records into consideration, the Stewards fined Oliver McKiernan €100 through his Authorised representative and fined R.J. Condon €100.

At the request of the Stewards, R. Deegan, rider of Jewelinthesky, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran green during the early part of this race, came off the bridle in the back straight, past beaten horses in the latter stages of this race and stayed on in the straight.

285B Ladbrokes H'cap H'dle

M.P. Walsh, rider of Glan trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost her action and pulled up.

The Stewards reviewed an incident after the final hurdle involving My Mate Mozzie, ridden by K.E Buckley, Charli Parcs (FR), ridden by S.D. Torrens, and Dads Lad, ridden by B. Hayes where it appeared that Charli Parcs (Fr) may have got tight for room between horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Glan, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

285C1 Guinness H'cap H'dle

Sam Ewing, rider of Helly Hansum trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

285C2 Guinness H'cap H'dle

K.E Buckley, rider of Battle Of Benburb trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Battle Of Benburb, trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

285D Paud Fitzmaurice Memorial H'cap S'chase

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Carnet De Stage trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped and he pulled up.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Itsalonglongroad (GB) trained by Charles Coakley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third last fence and pulled up.

C.A. Landers, rider of Meehall trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped on landing at the fence past the stands on the second circuit and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Filon D'oudairies (FR), trained by J.P.Broderick, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Stewards, P.J. Carberry, rider of Explosive Boy (FR), trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake at the first fence, jumped sticky and never got into a rhythm thereafter and received interference at the fifth last fence.

285G Shanahan Ir. EBF (M) (P-A) INH Flat Race

Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Russellsbelle trained by Paul O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Con O'Mahony (Chairman),

Mr. John O'Shaughnessy,

Mr. Joe O'Donoghue,

Mr. Gerard Coughlan,

Mr. C. J. Sweeney.



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


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