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Naas 26th February 2023

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

S.D. Torrens replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Wendell's Lass (GB), trained by Thomas Gibney (Race 1)(sore).
B. Hayes replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Laelaps, trained by Andrew McNamara (Race 5)(sore).
J.C. Gainford replaced D.F. O'Regan on Valsorpresa (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 5)(intended mount a non runner)
Rachael Blackmore replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Sacchoandvanzetti, trained by John Queally (Race 6)(sore)

042D Naas Racecourse Business Club Hcap Hdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Luminous Light (GB), trained by Anthony McCann, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.F. O'Regan, rider of Luminous Light (GB), trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount didn't really travel, was never going and made several jumping errors.

042E Expert Air Farewell Antoinette M'dn Hdle

B. Hayes, rider of Laelaps, trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very free.

042F Spring Festival Trials At Naas Hcap Hdle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the last involving Sacchoandvanzetti, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, unplaced, and Carnfunnock, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed fourth, where it appeared Carnfunnock went left interfering with Sacchoandvanzetti. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.B. Foley, rider of Bigz Belief, trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount refused at the last.

042G Nursery Of Champions (P-A) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Stellar Story, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had breached the whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. H.C. Swan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

Mr W.R. Hamilton, rider of Charizord, trained by H. Smyth, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right passing the gate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. M. Cosgrave (Chairman),
Mr. C.J. O'Reilly,
Mr. J. Tyrrell,
Mr. J. Byrne,
Mr. P.D. Deegan.



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


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