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Punchestown 19th February 2023

037A ARKequine P.P. Hogan Cross Country S'ch

Shane Fenelon, rider of Jack Hackett, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running. This was subsequently confirmed by the I.H.R.B. Veterinary officer.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C. Brassil, rider of Artic Pearl (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of R10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C. Brassil was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they suspended him for 5 racedays.

037C QuinnBet National Trial H'cap S'chase

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Portstorm (GB), trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped very careful early in this race.

037D Apple's Jade (Mares) Novice H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eabha Grace, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have been struck into on the right fore and to be blowing hard post race.

037E John Ross Memorial M'dn H'dle

Owing to the low trajectory of the Sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdles number 4 and 5 to be omitted from this race.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Any Luck Colm, trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unbalanced early on and took time to settle.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed R.A. Doyle, rider of Hollow Sound, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of R10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that R.A. Doyle was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they suspended him for 1 raceday.

037F David Trundley Artist H'cap H'dle

G. Brouder, rider of Bluebell Diva, trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

037G Hospitality (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

Mr J. Reddington, rider of Great Universe (GB), trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was reluct to start this race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. C. Magnier (Chairman),
Mr. Justice T. Hunt,
Mr. P. Caffrey,
Mr. R. Hall,
Mr. L. Aspell.



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


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