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Thurles 11th March 2021

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

I.J. Power replaced K.J. Brouder on Da Big Fella, trained by Eamon Courtney (Race 1)(Unwell)
Miss L. Costello replaced Mr C.J. Costello on Roundstone, trained by Thomas S. Costello (Race 2)(Stewards' Permission)
J.J. Slevin rode Global Mayhem (reserve) , trained by Stephen Ryan (Race 3)
L.A. McKenna rode Knockraha Boss (reserve) , trained by Richard Anthony Foley (Race 4)
Mr. D.G. Lavery replaced K.J. Brouder on Aboutagout, trained by F.Costello (Race 3)(Unwell)
C.J. Orr replaced H. Morgan on Galon De Vauzelle (FR), trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 4)(Rider No Show - Reported Transport Difficulties).

043A Leugh Beginners S'chase

Owing to ground conditions in the area, the Stewards granted permission for Fence #3 (third last) to be omitted from this race.

043B Templemore M'dn Hunters S'chase

Owing to ground conditions in the area, the Stewards granted permission for Fence #3 (third last) to be omitted from this race.

043C ThurlesRaces.ie M'dn H'dle

M.J. Bolger, rider of Enniskerry, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stopped very quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Enniskerry, trained by Barry Connell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

043D Killinan H'cap H'dle

B. Hayes, rider of Coole Arcade trained by John O. Clifford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled on the ground.

T. Ryan, rider of Krickett trained by W.J.Austin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Krickett, trained by W.J.Austin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Balkos (FR), trained by Donal Hassett, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount clipped a heel coming down the hill on the first circuit.

The Stewards interviewed Conor Clarke, rider of De Bennette, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he used his whip when out of contention. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(b)(chance clearly gone) and cautioned the rider on this occasion.

The Stewards imposed a fine of €200 on H. Morgan, rider of Galon De Vauzelle (Fr), under Rule 196(v) for failing to present himself to be weighed out for this race (reported trainsport difficulties) and granted permission for C.J. Orr to substitute.

043G Ballagh INH Flat Race

At the request of the Stewards, Mr T. Feeney, rider of Belle Lurette (FR), trained by W.J. Burke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung a bit up the straight and felt he was holding onto nothing in the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman)
Mr. P.F. Myerscough
Mr. P.F. Ronan
Mr. L. Walsh



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


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