Thurles 18th December 2022

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

J.W. Kennedy replaced D.F. O'Regan on Ballykeel, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 1)(Stewards permission).
P. Townend replaced B.J. Cooper on Ramillies, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 1)(Stewards permission)
R. Blackmore replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Belle The Lioness, trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 4)(Stewards permission)
Sam Ewing replaced J.J. Slevin on A Law Of Her Own, trained by Peter Fahey (Race 4)(Stewards permission).
J.W. Kennedy replaced D.F. O'Regan on Boothen Boy, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 5)(Stewards permission)
J.W. Kennedy replaced D.F. O'Regan on Level Neverending, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(Stewards permission)
Mr. P.W. Mullins replaced Miss J. Townend on Katou, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 7)(Stewards permission)
D.N. Russell replaced D.F. O'Regan on Liberty Dance, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 4)(Stewards permission)
D.F. O'Regan replaced M.J.M O'Sullivan on Sacchoandvanzetti, trained by John Queally (Race 5)(stood down following a fall)

376B Molony Cup H'cap S'chase

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of King Ferdinand, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount found the ground too quick.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined King Ferdinand, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

376C Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Filon D'oudairies (FR), trained by J.P.Broderick, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

376E Carey Glass H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards received a request from John Queally, trainer of Sacchoandvanzetti, to substitute the nominated rider M.J.M O'Sullivan (stood down following a fall), with D.F. O'Regan. John Queally stated that he had originally intended to secure the services of D.F. O'Regan who regularly rides for both him and the owner, but he was unavailable at declaration time and given that Mr. O'Sullivan was stood down he wished to nominate Mr. O'Regan as his replacement as he had become available. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards allowed the request on this occasion using their powers under the provisions of Regulation 3.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed G.B. Noonan, rider of Blanketontheground, 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 Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G.B. Noonan was in breach of both Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account and pursuant to Regulation 10.6(a), the Raceday Stewards suspended G.B. Noonan for 11 racedays.

376F Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice H'dle

S. Fitzgerald, rider of Silver Gazette trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered by a faller at the third last hurdle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined L'or Des Roses (FR), trained by D.Harvey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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. J. McStay, Mr. P. Dunican, Mr. C.J. Sweeney.



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