Turf Club Calendar Notices - Week 2

Hunter Chase Licence granted up to
31/12/2011

Robinson, J.R.

The following Professional Jockeys have been granted a licence for 2011
(Both rules unless stated)

Benson, Paul John (INHS)
Coyle, Darren James (INHS)
Hayes, Christopher Denis (RR)
Landers, Cathal Adam (INHS)
Lee, William James
Moore, Jonathan Michael (INHS)
O’Donoghue, Colm (RR)

The following Apprentice Jockeys have been granted a licence for 2011

Carroll, Gary Francis – M. Halford
Foley, Shane – M. Halford

The following trainers were fined €200 in each case for the non-notification of a Veterinary Certificate in accordance with the provisions of Rule 194 (v)(vi):- Mr. Terence O’Brien for Glenquest (lame) at Leopardstown on 29th December; Mr. T.J. O’Mara for Bobby Cullen (stone bruise) at Limerick on 29th December; Mr. Gordon Elliott for Beautiful Sound (lame) at Limerick on 30th December; Mr. John G. Carr for Barney King (stiff and sore) at Punchestown on 31st December; Mr. Noel Lawlor for Karkari (stiff and sore) at Tramore on 1st January 2011; Mr. Seamus Lynch for Heroes Square (stiff) at Tramore on 1st January and Mr. Noel Meade for Original Option (stiff) at Naas on 2nd January.

The following trainers were fined €130 in each case for the non-notification of the racecourse performance in accordance with Rule 148(v)(d) relating to horses (Irish Trained) running overseas:- Mr. Emmet Michael Butterly for Brabazon at Lingfield on Tuesday 30th November and Wolverhampton on Saturday 4th December; Mr. John Anthony Staunton for Lavally Legend at Catterick on Tuesday 14th December and Volcanic Rock at Bangor-On-Dee on Wednesday 15th December.

Cork Meeting, 3rd January 2011

004C Cork’s Student Raceday March 31st Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards received a request from Mr. C. Byrnes, trainer of Lash It On, to substitute his nominated rider K. Schous, with B.C. Byrnes, as K. Schous had contacted him approximately 30 minutes before race time to inform him that he did not have a current rider’s licence.
Mr. Byrnes stated he had made verbal contact with K. Schous to engage him for this ride.
The Turf Club was contacted and they informed the Stewards that K. Schous was made aware on Friday that his licence would not be processed in time for today’s meeting. The Stewards informed Mr. Byrnes, that in terms of R3 (3), they would like the replacement rider to be “like for like” and therefore granted permission for C.V. Ring to be the substitute rider.
In addition, the Stewards referred K. Schous to the Turf Club for further investigation.

S.J. Hassett, rider of Teak, trained by Mr. Adrian Maguire, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout.

004D McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle & N.P. Madden, rider of No Score, trained by Mr. M. F. Morris, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount found nothing when asked for his effort.

Andrew J. McNamara, rider of Silver Reef, trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount blew up halfway down the back straight and may need better ground.

E.F. Power, rider of Rua Nua, trained by Mr. James David Dullea, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount is inclined to run free, was held up today and may benefit from a longer trip.

004F Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Beginners Steeplechase & D.N. Russell, rider of Tarrawarra, trained by Mr. C. Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake at the first fence.

Thurles Meeting, 6th January 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: R.J. Jones replaced J.L. Cullen (injured) on Karma (GB), trained by Mr. T. Hogan (fifth race); K.M. Donoghue replaced A.E. Lynch (injured) on Miss Amie, trained by Mr. Denis W. Cullen (fifth race) and A.D. Doyle replaced M.N. Doran (injured) on Le Reveur (GB), trained by Mr. Philip Fenton (sixth race).

The Stewards fined the following trainer €320 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. James Joseph Mangan for Quarryvale (late withdrawal – lame).

005A Devil’s Bit Beginners Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed D.G. Hogan, rider of the winner Slippers Percy, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D.G. Hogan had used the whip with excessive frequency, and without giving the horse a chance to respond. The Stewards therefore suspended him for one race day (22nd January).

The Stewards enquired into possible interference from the approach to the final fence involving the winner Slippers Percy, ridden by D.G. Hogan, and Arabella Boy, ridden by Miss N. Carberry, placed second.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. However, they were of the opinion that D.G. Hogan had ridden carelessly and therefore suspended him for one race day (20th January).

The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer of the winner Slippers Percy, concerning the apparent improvement in form of his charge.
Mr. Hogan reported that the horse benefited from the step up in trip today and added that being given an uncontested lead had helped his charge return to form.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered.

The Stewards interviewed Mr. Ciaran O Brien, trainer of Cottage Cross, concerning the poor performance of the animal in this race.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned.
Following the running of this race Cottage Cross was examined by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer at the request of the Stewards and was found to be post race normal.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards suspended Cottage Cross for 60 days in accordance with Rule 212(b).

P. Townend, rider of For The Staff, trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled and made a respiratory noise in running.

R.M. Power, rider of Otay Kawn, trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise in running. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Otay Kawn was found to be post race normal.

005C www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Steeplechase & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Congenial Gent, trained by Mr. M.A. Molloy, was found to be lame post race.

P. Carberry, rider of Glenturn, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stopped quickly and lost interest when passed by horses.

005D thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle & P.W. Flood, rider of Henro Boy, trained by Mr. Michael O’Hare, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost his action in this race.

005E Cashel Mares Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards granted permission for the third last hurdle to be omitted in the interest of safety in this race and in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle due to the low lying sun.

Punchestown Meeting, 8th January 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: P. Carberry replaced M. Darcy (unwell) on Quarton, trained by Mr. TimothyDoyle (third race) and K. Whelan replaced J.L. Cullen (injured) on Cloch Mor, trained by Mr. K.F. O’Brien (fourth race).

006A Punchestown Hospitality Beginners Steeplechase & P. Carberry, rider of Gran Torino, trained by Mr. Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake at the second fence, lost his action and was pulled up.

006B Racing UK Handicap Steeplechase & M.J. Bolger, rider of No One Tells Me (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled a and would prefer better ground.

Mr. Sean O. O’Brien, trainer of Skeheenarinky, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was found to be lame post race.

006C Dr Maire O’Connor Memorial Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed P. Townend, rider of Blackstairmountain, placed second, concerning his riding in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount ran a little too keen early in the race, and having made a mistake at the last hurdle, he became very tired in the closing stages and hung right onto the running rail, which prevented him from riding the horse out fully.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the rider’s explanation and took no further action.

006E(i) I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Division One S.W. Flanagan, rider of Misspublican, trained by Mr. Colin Bowe, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran free early on and jumped well when he settled. He added that the horse ran on well late and will have benefited from today’s experience.

006E(ii) I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Division Two)  P.W. Flood, rider of Whatever Jacksays, trained by Mr. Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung and jumped right in this race.

Leopardstown Meeting, 9th January 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: A.D. Leigh replaced J.L. Cullen (injured) on Chapter Eleven, trained by Mr. John G. Carr (first race).

The Stewards fined the following trainer €200 in respect of her non-runner: Mrs Peter Curling for Theholeofthemoon (ran at Punchestown the previous day).

007A Tote Pick Six €20,000 Guarantee Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed Mr. A.J. Martin, trainer of Somatic, regarding the late arrival of his horse into the parade ring prior to the running of this race.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that a combination of delays due to a road traffic accident on the M 4 and a bridle alteration to his charge as a result of getting his tongue over the bit whilst in the parade ring before the race resulted in his charge being late to the start which caused a slight delay to the start of this race. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted that extenuating circumstances applied in this instance and took no further action other than to remind Mr. Martin of his responsibilities in this regard for the future.

A.E. Lynch, rider of Tin Town Boy, trained by Mr. H. Rogers, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran keen early on, was not fluent at his hurdles and may need better ground.

B.J. Cooper, rider of Eightybarackstreet, trained by Mr. Thomas Cooper, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost his action half way down the back straight.

P.T. Enright, rider of Domination (GB), trained by Mr. C. Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped a little slow in the early stages and may need better ground.

Mr. A.J. Martin, trainer of Somatic, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge may have got his tongue over the bit in running.

007B www.thetote.com Beginners Steeplechase & The Stewards granted permission for the last fence to be omitted in this race in the interest of safety due to the low lying sun.

D.N. Russell, rider of Gates Of Rome, trained by Mr. C.A. Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not jump well throughout this race.

007D MCR Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle – Rated 0-145) & P.W. Flood, rider of Whodoyouthink, trained by Mr. Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was unable to lie up in the early stages and may need to step up in trip on better ground.

007E Tote Pick Six Every Sunday Leopardstown Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed R.M. Power, rider of Got Attitude, placed second, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount tends to race lazily and was wearing cheek pieces for the first time today, but kept responding for pressure. Ultimately, however, he accepted that he may have been too hard on his mount.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that R.M. Power had used his whip with excessive frequency, and having taken his very good record in this regard into account, they severely cautioned him in relation to his future riding.

The Stewards interviewed Mr. J. Collins, Turf Club Clerk of the Course, and Mr. W. Gibbons, Course Foreman, in relation to the failure of the ground staff to have all the panels of the first hurdle in the back straight erected before the runners had made their way down the back straight for the second time.
Evidence was heard from both parties concerned, which included an admission that the ground staff had made an error of judgement, in that they mistook the distance of the race and had dismantled all but two panels of that particular hurdle.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards instructed Mr. J. Collins and Mr. W. Gibbons to put procedures in place to ensure that a repeat of an incident such as this does not occur again.
Furthermore, the Stewards forwarded a report to the Turf Club in relation to this matter.

The Stewards interviewed Mr. W.P. Muliins, trainer of Dooneys Gate, placed fourth, regarding the late arrival of his horse into the parade ring prior to the running of this race.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that the delay was as a result having to change the bit and attach a girth sleeve to his charge prior to the race. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards reminded Mr. Mullins of his responsibilities to have his horses in the parade ring in reasonable time before the signal to mount is given in the future.

007F Pertemps Handicap Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that The Shepherd, trained by Mr. Gordon Elliott, was found to be lame behind post race.