Naas 25th April 2022

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

J. S. Bolger, trainer of McTigue (Off feed) - €200

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

M. P. Sheehy replaced O.J. Orr on Wrist Art, trained by Timothy Doyle (Race 8)(Stood down)

095B Best Of Luck To Our Neighbours H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Carlton Banks, trained by J.F. Levins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

095E Race & Stay (Fillies) M'dn

T.P. Madden, rider of Queen Of Seduction trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green to the first bend.

095G1 Naas Welcomes Racing TV Members H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Focus Required, trained by Luke Comer, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a slight nasal discharge post race.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Bright Glory trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action.

S. Foley, rider of Lucky Number (GB) trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around alot at the seven furlong pole.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Breagagh trained by S. Michael Millar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a little left in the finish.

095G2 Naas Welcomes Racing TV Members H'cap

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Morning Approach, ridden by W.J. Lee, Purple Gown, ridden by R.P. Cleary, Storm Elza, ridden by L. T. McAteer, Wrist Art, ridden by M. P. Sheehy and Transition, ridden by G. M. Ryan where it appeared Storm Elza and Purple Gown got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. J. Lee stated that his mount changed legs and moved over. L. T. McAteer stated that he was going backwards and he checked slightly as things started to get tight. M. P. Sheehy stated that his mount was slighty intimidated from its outside. G. M. Ryan stated that things got a little tight. R. P. Cleary stated that he took a precautionary check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental in nature, and they took no further action.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Transition (GB) trained by Tracey Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room in the straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Dark Street trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Storm Elza trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount moved very badly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),

Mr. John Weld,

Mr. Neil McGrath,

Mr. P. D. Matthews.



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