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Tipperary 26th August 2022

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Perfect Portrait (GB) (0ff Feed) - €200
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Statement (Off Feed) - €200

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

Charlotte Tindale rode Clueless Hill (reserve) trained by Luke Comer (Race 7)

253D Coolmore No Nay Never Fairy Bridge Stks

C.D. Hayes, rider of Honey Girl (GB) trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

S.M. Crosse, rider of Illuminazione trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped leaving the stalls.

253E Abergwaun Stakes

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Moss Tucker trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he was late removing the hood and his horse jumped left from the stalls.

R.P. Whelan, rider of The Highway Rat trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was squeezed leaving the stalls.

G.P. Halpin, rider of Saliteh (GB) trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference leaving the stalls.

The Stewards interviewed J.M. Sheridan, rider of Moss Tucker, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Evidence was heard the rider concerned, who stated that his mount veered left out of the stalls and when corrected over exaggerated to the right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.M Sheridan was in breach of rule 211(a) in that he had moved across before reaching the marker poles and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

The Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Moss Tucker, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, The Highway Rat, ridden by R.P. Whelan, and Saliteh (GB), ridden by G.P. Halpin where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Whelan, stated that he suffered interference from his inside which caused him to check. G.P. Halpin, stated that he suffered interference. J.M. Sheridan, stated that he was slow to remove his mount's hood, that his mount went left out of the stalls causing interference and when corrected went too far right causing interference to others. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found J.M Sheridan, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for 2 racedays.

253F @Tipperaryraces Apprentice H'cap

D. McMonagle, rider of Tharif trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room around the first bend.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Luck Of The Dice trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout and never travelled.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Uberrima Fides (GB) trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump turning into the home straight, the Stewards subsequently reviewed this incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Brave Troop trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right in the last two furlongs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. John Moloney (Chairman),
Mr. R.E. Rohan,
Mr. Patrick Dowling,
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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