Turf Club Calendar Notices - Week 43

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

Fox, Bernard E. (INHS) - Relinquished

Turf Club and I.N.H.S
Registrations
Authorised Representatives
Up to 29/2/2012

Trainer:    Representative:
McAllen, J.P.    Donal O’Shea
  
 

The following have applied to complete the
Pre Racehorse Restricted Trainers
Development Course which commences on
Monday, 14th November, 2011

Arthey, Ben (Co. Antrim)
Breen, Pat (Co. Cork)
Bunyan, Darren (Co. Kildare)
Clarke, Keith (Co. Meath)
Cummins, Thomas (Co. Waterford)
Hogan, Eamonn (Co. Galway)
Kelly, Miss Sharon (Co. Down)
Kiely, Thomas (Co. Waterford)
Lee, Norman (Co. Galway)
McCarthy, Eoin (Co. Limerick)
McLoughlin, James (Co. Westmeath)
Power, Pierce (Co. Wexford)
Ross, William (Co. Westmeath)
Shanahan, John Patrick (Co. Kildare)
Thornton, Karl (Co. Dublin)

I. N. H. S.    C O M M I T T E E

Golden Vale (F) Point to Point Meeting, Sunday 23rd October, 2011,

Maiden Race for 5 & 6-y-o Mares

Mr. A. Ring, rider of Glass Lough, was placed fourth but failed to weigh in.  Having considered evidence from the rider the Stewards disqualified Glass Lough from fourth place and fined Mr. Ring €150.

Duhallow (F) Kanturk Point to Point Meeting, Sunday, 23rd October, 2011.

Maiden Race for 5-y-o Geldings (Division I)

The Stewards enquired into interference between the winner, Betterthanalright, ridden by Mr. J.J. King, and the second placed horse, Zardsky, ridden by Mr. R.M. O’Dea, at the last fence. 

Having considered evidence from both riders, and from Mr. T.J. Nagle, Handler of Zardsky, the Stewards were satisfied that no alteration to the judges placing was necessary.  However they did caution Mr. King as to his responsibilities to keep a straight course.

I. N. H. S.    C O M M I T T E E

Duhallow (F) Kanturk Point to Point Meeting,

Sunday, 23rd October, 2011.

Due to the inclement weather conditions the Stewards, in the interest of safety, abandoned this meeting after the running of the fourth race scheduled on the card.

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. K.J. Condon for Charpoy (USA) (temperature) at Dundalk on 14th October; Mr. P. Cashman for Shirley Blake (in season) at Dundalk on 14th October and Mr. Gerard Keane for No Trimmings (lame) at Cork on 15th October.

Punchestown Meeting, 12th October 2011

267G www.punchestown.com For Raceday Offers Mares I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards fined Mr. Gerard Kelleher, trainer, €130 for failing to present a passport in respect of Harriets Run (GB) to the Turf Club Veterinary Officer as required by the Instructions and Notices which pertain to Identification and Vaccination checks.

Punchestown Meeting, 13th October 2011

268A Buy Your 2012 Annual Badge Maiden Hurdle & Mr. Paul John Gilligan, trainer of Churchfield Champ, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Tuesday 25th October that his charge was found to have ulsers and a lung infection following an endoscopic examination post race.

268F Ingoldsby (Q.R) Handicap Steeplechase & Mr. J.L. Hassett, trainer of Autumn Day, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Thursday 20th October that his charge was found to be lame post race.

Cork Meeting, 16th October 2011

272A www.corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Weather Guesser, trained by Mr. A.J. McNamara, was found to be lame on his right fore post race.

Navan Meeting, 19th October 2011

274A Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap & The Stewards interviewed R.A. Doyle, rider of Just For Mary (GB), unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 R.A. Doyle was in breach of R10(2)(b), in that he continued to hit his mount after his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone and of R10(2)(a), in that he used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position.
The Stewards therefore suspended R.A. Doyle for two race days (4th and 6th November) and advised him to familiarise himself with the content of R10.
Mr. M.J. Grassick accompanied R.A. Doyle at this enquiry.

274B www.thetote.com/mobile Maiden & The Stewards enquired into possible interference before reaching the marker poles involving Ibsen, ridden by S.H. James, unplaced, and Engage The Dance, which unseated his ridden by B.A. Curtis at this point.
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 S.H. James was in breach of Rule 211 (marker poles) and had also breached Rule 214 in that he rode  carelessly.
Having taken his record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended him for six race days (4th, 6th, 11th, 18th, 25th November and 2nd December).  

274F Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. P.D. Deegan, trainer of the winner Midnight Soprano, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared to the horse’s previous run at Sligo on 3rd August when she finished 10th of 13 finishers and was beaten 20 lengths by the winner Cape Of Good Grace.
Mr. Deegan reported that his charge had gone to Sligo following a good run at Wexford, but she disappointed there and stopped quickly in running. He added that the filly had already had a prior wind operation, but nothing came to his attention at or immediately after the Sligo run. Following a return to exercise and some fast work at home, another problem arose with the filly and this resulted in a second wind operation being performed. He said that, in his opinion, this led to today’s improved performance.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

P.J. Smullen, rider of Along Came Casey, trained by Mr. D.K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled and may not have handled today’s ground.

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Tupelo Honey, trained by Mr. Charles O’Brien, was found to be post race normal.

Mr. Adrian McGuinness, trainer of Ultra Cool, reported to a Turf Club Official that his charge scoped badly post race.

274G www.thetote.com/mobile Handicap & B.A. Curtis, rider of King Of The Ring (GB), trained by Mr. Steven E. Ryder, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right in the straight.

Thurles Meeting, 20th October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: The following riders replaced J.R. Barry (unwell):- J.L. Cullen rode Ballinahow Lady, trained by Mr. David M. O’Brien (second race); J.M. Allen rode Hold The Aces (GB), trained by Mr. Eoin Doyle (fourth race); D.E. Splaine rode Ok My Friend, trained by Ms. Debbie Hartnett (sixth race) and M.J. Ferris rode Azana (GER), trained by Mr. Daniel O’Connell (seventh race); D.G. Hogan rode Milinero (reserve), trained by Mr. J.R. Finn (third race).

275A Holycross Mares Steeplechase & B.T. O’Connell, rider of Betty Is A Lady, trained by Mr. Diarmuid P. Ryan, reported to a Turf Club Official that his mount made a bad mistake at the second last fence.

275B www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Steeplechase & Mr. Thomas P. O’Connor, trainer of Easy Laughter, reported to a Turf Club Official that his charge was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.

275D Killian 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. P.J. Prendergast, trainer of the winner Thegondolier, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared with the horse’s previous run at Punchestown where he finished 12th of 18 runners and was beaten 36 lengths by the winner Face Value.
Mr. Prendergast reported that his charge was returning from a near one year layoff in that Punchestown race which was a three year old hurdle. As the horse was a sprint winner over six furlongs, it was felt that he should be held up on that day in order that he would see out the trip. However, he jumped very novicey and never improved from his position towards the rear of the field. Today on the advice of A.P. Crowe, rider, he was ridden more forcefully on beautiful ground and jumped considerably better. This, he concluded, combined with normal improvement from his previous run, led to this unexpected victory.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered. 

A.P. Thornton, rider of Come And Fight, trained by Mr. Mervyn Torrens, reported to a Turf Club Official that his mount ran out at the third last hurdle.

275E Premier County Hurdle & S.J. Hassett, rider of Let Yourself Go, trained by Mr. Colin Bowe, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount weakened quickly after the third last hurdle and was therefore pulled up.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Tirmoyle, trained by Mr. John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly and was therefore pulled up.

P. Carberry, rider of Aibrean, trained by Mr. S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout.

275G Leugh Handicap Hurdle & Mrs C. Harrison, trainer of Days Of Glory, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Friday 21st October that her charge received a kick at the start and was found to have a haematoma above her ribs following an endoscopic examination post race.

Dundalk Meeting, 21st October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: R. Dawson rode Caolan (reserve), trained by Mr. H. Rogers (third race) and J.A. Heffernan rode Home Secretary (GB) (reserve), trained by Mr. Garvan Donnelly (seventh race).

276A Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Race & The Stewards interviewed B.A. Curtis, rider of Lady Hidalga, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip.
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 B.A. Curtis was in breach of Regulation 10 2. (b), in that he continued to hit his mount after her chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone. The Stewards therefore cautioned him as to his future responsibilities in this regard. 
Arising out of the evidence submitted by the rider, the Stewards furthermore found that B.A. Curtis was in breach of Rule 213 (ii), in that he failed to report something which might have affected the running of his mount. The Stewards therefore severely cautioned him as to his future responsibilities in this regard.

B.A. Curtis, rider of Lady Hidalga, trained by Jaclyn Tyrrell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left throughout.

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Puttore, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed fourth, Mid Mon Lady, ridden by F.M. Berry, placed fifth, and Amazing Beauty, ridden by J.P. O’Brien, unplaced, after it appeared that interference had taken place.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found that any interference was accidental in nature and they therefore took no further action.

276C Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap & The Stewards interviewed C. O’Donoghue, rider of He’s Got Rhythm, unplaced, concerning his use of the whip in the closing 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 C. O’Donoghue was in breach of Regulation 10 3. (a), in that he used his whip rapidly without giving regard to the stride of the horse. Having taken into consideration his excellent record, the Stewards severely cautioned him as to his future responsibilities in this regard.

C. O’Donoghue, rider of He’s Got Rhythm, trained by Mr. David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung in the straight.

276D Group Discount At Dundalk Nursery Handicap & The Stewards informed Mr. Edward Lynam, trainer of Banner Road, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.

276F Winter Racing At Dundalk Handicap & J.P. Murtagh, rider of Aznavour, trained by Mr. John M. Oxx, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran keen.

C.T. Keane, rider of Monteriggioni, trained by Mr. John Geoghegan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount checked off heels on the home turn.

276G Christmas Parties At Dundalk Handicap & J.P. Murtagh, rider of Zarzal, trained by Mr. John M. Oxx, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with interference in this race.

Galway Meeting, 22nd October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: D.J. Condon replaced P. Carberry (injured) on Grey Soldier, trained by Mr. Gordon Elliott (fifth race).

The Stewards fined the following trainer €200 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. D.T. Hughes for Game Hall (declared in error).

277A Corrib Oil Sean Cleary Memorial Maiden Hurdle & D.J. O’Connell, rider of Benson’s Point, trained by Mr. J.H. Culloty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was unable to go the pace early on, jumped and hung left before staying on past beaten horses in the closing stages.

J.R. Barry, rider of Two In A Row, trained by Mr. Patrick G. Kelly, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well early on before failing to quicken in the closing stages.

277B CCTV Venue Control Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed P. Carberry, rider of Mount Benbulben, who appeared to clip heels and fall.
 In his evidence P Carberry reported that his mount was running very free in the dip,  clipped the heels of the horse in front of him and fell.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

277E Faber Audiovisuals Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase & D.N. Russell, rider of Westmeath (GB), trained by Mr. Paul Nolan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount became very tired on today’s heavy ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Westmeath (GB) was found to be blowing hard post race.

Galway Meeting, 23rd October 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: The following riders replaced P. Carberry (injured):- D.J. Condon rode Wee Doll, trained by Mr. Gordon Elliott (second race) and P. Townend rode Abarta, trained by Mr. V.T. O’Brien (third race); E.J. McNamara replaced M.J. Bolger (injured) on Tiernan’s Terror (GB), trained by Mr. Michael Cunningham (fourth race).

The Stewards fined the following trainer €200 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. C.F. Swan for Lonesome Dove (withdrawn by Order of the Stewards – passport irregularity).

278A Corrib Food Products Maiden Hurdle & D.J. Bates, rider of Don’t Tell The Boys (GB), trained by Mr. P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount cocked his jaw and ran out on the bend past the stands.

A.D. Leigh, rider of Mickeymorgan, trained by Lorna Casey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was carried wide on the bend past the stands.

278B Mocha Beans Mares Maiden Hurdle & P.T. Enright, rider of Saoirse’s Sister, trained by Mr. C. Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hampered by a faller and lost all chance. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Saoirse’s Sister was found to be post race normal.

J.R. Barry, rider of Social Benefit, trained by Mrs Hannah Lee, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly in running.

278G cancercarewest.ie (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race & Mr. P.J. McMahon, rider of Murchu, trained by Mr. John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost his action.