Turf Club Calendar Notices - Week 40

Restricted Licence to Train granted up to 29/2/2012
(Both Rules unless stated)

Browne, Ian Patrick – Relinquished
Ryder, Steven E. (RR)

Colour Fines:

The following Trainers have been fined €50 each for carrying wrong colours in breach of
 Rule 155:-

WP Mullins - Robin Angevin (FR), LS - 11/09/2011
E Sheehy - Uncle Jacko, LS - 16/09/2011
D Broad - Carriga Rocks, FH - 18/09/2011
Paul A Roche - Whiskey And Red, LS - 23/09/2011
Liam Roche - Mrs Diniver, NV - 24/09/2011
Miss Clare Judith MacMahon - Presenting Kate, NV - 24/09/2011
John C McConnell - High Treason (USA), RS - 26/09/2011
John C McConnell - Cyrus, DK - 30/09/2011

I.N.H.S.  COMMITTEE

Westmeath (F) Point to Point, Sunday, 2nd October, 2011.

Maiden  Race  for  7-y-o & upwards

The Stewards fined Mr. I. Madden €100 for failing to present the passport in respect of the winner, Dark Vagabond, as required under Regulation 22 (ix).

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. Edward U. Hales for Dynamic Approach (lame) at Listowel on 16th September; Mr. Paul A. Roche for Ten Pinhal (in season) at Listowel on 23rd September and Mr. John Anthony Staunton for Lavally Legend (lame) at Navan on 24th November.

Clonmel Meeting, 25th September 2011

252D Tipp FM Family Raceday Handicap Hurdle & Mr. M.P. Fogarty, rider of Luna Runner, trained by Mr. C.A. Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled or jumped on today’s ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Luna Runner was found to be blowing hard and showing signs of being in season post race (not as previously published).

Roscommon Meeting, 26th September 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: P.J. Smullen replaced D.M. Grant (unwell) on Cheval Rouge, trained by Mr. H. Rogers (second race).

254B Follow Roscommon On Facebook Handicap & The Stewards fined Mr. D.K. Weld, trainer of Anderiego, €200 for the late withdrawal of his charge from this race.

254C www.roscommonracecourse.ie Fillies Maiden & The Stewards granted permission for this race and the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap to be started by flag due to ground conditions.

254D Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Brendan O’ Shea, representative for Mr. Eoin Doyle, trainer of the winner Dusty Trail, regarding the apparent improvement in form of their charge compared to the horse’s previous run at Listowel.
Mr. O’Shea reported that the horse is an inconsistent type who perhaps benefited from the drop in class and switch to an apprentice race.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered and took no further action.

254F Kiltoom Handicap Steeplechase & Andrew J. McNamara, rider of Tinakellylad, trained by Mr. M.F. Morris, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount became very tired on today’s ground after a long lay off.

254G All Creatures Veterinary Novice Hurdle & S.G. McDermott, rider of Great Realief, trained by Mr. Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount struggled to go the pace on today’s ground when the race quickened, but stayed on one paced in the closing stages.

Sligo Meeting, 28th September 2011

255C Cleveragh Road Handicap Steeplechase & R. Walsh, rider of Pretty Happy, trained by Mr. J.A. Berry, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled throughout.

255E Sligo I.T. Student Raceday At Sligo Races Beginners Steeplechase & The Stewards granted permission for the second fence to be omitted from all circuits in this race and in the Foley’s Bar & Off Licence Handicap Steeplechase in the interest of safety due to the low trajectory of the sun. &

255F Foley’s Bar & Off Licence Handicap Steeplechase & P.T. Enright, rider of Square Sphere, trained by Mr. Robert Tyner, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly under pressure after the final fence.

Dundalk Meeting, 30th September 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: C. O’Donoghue replaced J.P. O’Brien (Stewards permission) on Wonderful, trained by Mr. A.P. O’Brien (second race); J.P. O’Brien rode Up (reserve), trained by Mr. A.P. O’Brien (second race) and D.P. McDonogh rode Cornakill (USA) (reserve), trained by Mr. Kevin Prendergast (sixth race).

256B Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Stewards informed Mr. M. Halford, trainer of Arabela, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.

256C(ii) [email protected] Handicap (Division Two) & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Fluvial, trained by Mr. Mark Johnston (in GB), was struck into in running and lost a shoe and was found to be sore post race.

256D Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Fillies Maiden & B.A. Curtis, rider of Karjera, trained by Mr. Edward Lynam, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was repeatedly denied a clear run in the home straight.

256E Diamond Stakes & The Stewards enquired into an incident early in the home straight involving Mid Mon Lady, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fourth, and Confidence (USA), ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, after it appeared interference took place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that C.D. Hayes had ridden carelessly and having taken his record in this regard into account, they therefore suspended him for two race days (14th and 15th October).

F.M. Berry, rider of Bob Le Beau, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran flat. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Bob Le Beau was found to be post race normal.

256G Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap & The Stewards fined Mr. John C. McConnell, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Cyrus in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

Gowran Park Meeting, 30th September 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: B.J. Cooper replaced D.J. Bates (see enquiry) on Shaciara, trained by Mr. P.J. Rothwell (fourth race); E.J. O’Connell replaced M.J. Bolger (injured) on Oxalido (FR), trained by Miss Patricia Monahan (fourth race) and T.J. Doyle replaced P. Carberry (injured) on Mahrajaan (USA), trained by Mr. R.P. Burns (sixth race).

257B Bennettsbridge Hurdle & D.N. Russell, rider of Alhellal, trained by Mr. M. Phelan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poorly and was therefore pulled up.

The Stewards fined Mr. Thomas Mullins, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Some Present in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

257C Freshford Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards received a report from Mr. W. Fleming, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the failure of H.D. Dunne, rider of Bennys Quest, placed second, to weigh in after this race.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that it was a complete oversight on his part after engaging in conversation with the trainer.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that H.D. Dunne was in breach of Rule 227 (i) and therefore suspended him for five race days (15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd October). In addition the Stewards ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. In accordance with the provisions of Rule 230 (ii), the Stewards disqualified Bennys Quest from second place.
The amended result should now read:- First: Killogan Lass, Second: Realta Rathcabhain, Third: Not So White, Fourth: Wango.

A.E. Lynch, rider of China Goes Green, trained by Mr. J.T.R. Dreaper, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled on today’s ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that China Goes Green was found to be post race normal.

257D Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards held an enquiry to establish the reason why D.J. Bates was nominated to ride both Bobby John, trained by Mr. F. Flood, and Shaciara, trained by Mr. P.J. Rothwell, in this race. Reference was made to Rules 126, 195, Regulation 3 and Definitions Rule 1 (ii).
Evidence was heard from Mr. F.J. Flood, (representing Mr. F. Flood), Mr. Rothwell, D.J. Bates, and from Mr. Alan Donoghue, Authorised Riders Agent for D.J. Bates.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. Donoghue, acting on behalf of D.J. Bates, had made a commitment to Mr. F. Flood and therefore ordered that D.J. Bates ride Mr. Flood’s charge Bobby John. They consequently ordered Mr. Rothwell to seek a substitute rider for his charge Shaciara.
The Stewards advised Mr. Donoghue that confirmation of availability must be honoured.
Subsequent to this enquiry, the Stewards spoke to Mr. Rothwell concerning his earlier comments on leaving the Stewards room and cautioned him to conduct himself in a proper manner in the future. The Stewards also advised Mr Rothwell that similar conduct in the future would not be tolerated and would render him liable to be dealt with under Rule 272.

Mr. Paul Magnier, trainer of Duers, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not handle today’s ground.

B. Hayes, rider of Trabojo, trained by Mr. John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle and lost his place. He said the horse was unable to make up the lost ground and was therefore eased. In addition he said his mount needs a sounder surface.

257F Ballyhane Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards granted permission for the third fence to be omitted from this race in the interest of safety due to ground conditions on the landing side of the obstacle. 

The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the final fence and the winning post involving the winner Mahrajaan (USA), ridden by T.J. Doyle, King High, ridden by J.R. Barry, placed second, and Clarkey, ridden by A.P. Crowe, placed third.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that King High had caused interference but had not improved his placing in so doing and they therefore made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. The Stewards did, however, consider that J.R. Barry had ridden carelessly and therefore suspended him for one race day (15th October).

Gowran Park Meeting, 1st October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: D.J. Bates rode Not The Issue (reserve), trained by Mr. Patrick Cody (second race).

258A Kilkenny 3-y-o Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed G.N. Fox, rider of One Cool Shabra, placed second, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had overused his whip in a tight finish but was not aware that he was still using it after passing the winning post.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that G.N. Fox had breached three parts of Regulation 10, namely, R10 (2)(d), in that he hit the horse after the winning post had been reached, R10 (2)(f), in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency and R10 (3), in that he failed to give his mount a chance to respond.
Having taken his previous recent record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended G.N. Fox for six race days (15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 26th October).

Mr. Paul Hennessy, trainer of Cheers Buddy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was found to have a burst blood vessel post race. This was confirmed to the Stewards by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer.

258F Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap Steeplechase & B.J. Geraghty, rider of Rocco’s Hall, trained by Mr. E.J. O’Grady, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount dragged his hind legs through the ditch and never travelled thereafter. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Rocco’s Hall was found to be post race normal.

258G Freshford I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards fined Mr. Charles P. Keegan, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Mags Dream in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

Tipperary Meeting, 2nd October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: F.M. Berry rode Luisant (GB) (see enquiry), trained by Mr. J.A. Nash (third race).

259A Athassel House Stud European Breeders Fund Maiden & The Stewards informed Mr. John J. Walsh, trainer of Speed Catcher, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.

F.M. Berry, rider of Call Me Bubbles (FR), trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount weakened quickly in the straight.

259B Tipperary Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Independent Girl, ridden by D.M. Grant, placed second, and Ted Dolly, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed fifth, after it appeared Libano, ridden by P. Shanahan clipped heels and fell.
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. In coming to their decision the Stewards gave D M Grant the benefit of the doubt, but advised him to ride with more care in future.

W.J. Supple, rider of Daring Man, trained by Mr. Denis W. Cullen, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount suffered interference and had to check before the turn into the straight. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Daring Man was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.

C.P. Hoban, rider of Rock On Ciara, trained by Mr. Joseph G. Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount suffered interference and had to check before the turn into the straight.

259C Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes & The Stewards interviewed Mr. J.A. Nash, trainer, concerning his failure to nominate a rider before the designated time for his charge Luisant (GB) in this race.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered, reminded Mr. Nash of his future responsibilities in this regard and allowed the substitution of F M Berry for Luisant (GB).

259H Tipperary Co-Op Hardware & Super Valu (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race & Mrs C. Harrison, trainer of Hang On Groovy, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Monday 3rd October that her charge was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.