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Punchestown 27th April 2021

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

M.P. O'Connor rode X' Girl (reserve), trained by Anthony McCann (Race 1).
Mr. E.P.O'Brien replaced Mr R.W. Barron on Baily Fox, trained by John F. Gleeson (Race 7)(unwell)

090A Say Yes To Organ Donation Novice Hcp Hdl

The Stewards reviewed an incident jumping the third last hurdle involving Banjo, ridden by C.P. McNamara, Djasek (FR), ridden by P.J. Carberry, Breezy Bell (GER), ridden by C.D. Timmons and Cousin Harry, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the incident, the Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider as they were satisfied that the incident was accidental and therefore took no further action.

090E Goffs Land Rover Bumper

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nonbinding, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed once post race, but was otherwise post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

090F Dooley Insurance Champion Novice S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Envoi Allen (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Envoi Allen (FR) trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount hung badly left through out and was pulled up thereafter.

090G KHC Fr Sean Breen Mem. S'ch (Ladies Cup)

The Stewards enquired into the fall of Tout Paris (FR), ridden by Mr R. Sugrue, who fell on the flat turning away from the stands on the first circuit. Mr. R. Sugrue reported that his mount slipped independently rounding the bend for no apparent reason. Having considered the report, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Stewards enquired into the falls of Enniskillen, ridden by Mr B.O. Walsh and Festival Opera ridden by Mr. F. Maguire, both fallers on the flat at approximately the half way point. Mr. B. O'Walsh reported that his mount slipped up independently and Mr. F. Maguire also reported that his mount slipped up independently. Having considered the reports, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

090H IrishField About The Horse INH Flat Race

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Black Bamboo, ridden by Mr A.T. Feeney, placed third and Crowns Major (JPN), ridden by Mr P. Byrnes, placed first, where it appeared that slight interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. Weld (Chairman), Mr. S. Barry, Mr. P. Caffrey, Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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


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