Turf Club Calendar Notices - Week 47

I. N. H. S.    C O M M I T T E E

North Down (F) Point to Point Meeting, Saturday, 19th November, 2011.

Open Lightweight Race

The Stewards interviewed Mr. D.A. Fitzsimmons, rider of “Oola Lad”, concerning his failure to pull his mount up when his chance of winning or achieving a place was gone (subsequently fell).  They heard evidence from Mr. Fitzsimmons who admitted the offence.

Having considered his evidence and taking his record into account the Stewards severely cautioned him concerning his conduct in this regard in the future. 

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

Foley, John J.R. (INHS)
Foster, Mrs. Denise (RR)
Queally, Declan (INHS)

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

Queally, Declan (INHS) - Relinquished

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

Trainer:    Representative:
Foley, John J.R.   Robert Foley

 The following Apprentice Jockeys have been granted a licence for 2011

O’Donnell, Patrick Condon – T. Stack (new)

Cancellation of Apprentice Indentures

The apprentice indentures of Jamie Philip Bargary with W. McCreery have now been cancelled.

Registration of Jockeys Sponsorship

Enright, Philip Thomas – O’Briens Saddlery
Thornton, Robert – Lycetts

Colour Fines:

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

Kieran Purcell - Warwickshire, GP - 01/10/2011
C. Moore - Indubitably (GB), TP - 04/10/2011
JS Bolger - Gort Na Mona (USA), NV - 05/10/2011
SRB Crawford - King Keano, FH - 08/10/2011
Gordon Elliott - South Wing, FH - 08/10/2011
John Joseph Hanlon - Stellas Delight, FH - 08/10/2011
C Byrnes - Our Vinnie, PU - 13/10/2011
A Oliver - Forgot to Call, CK - 15/10/2011
Eoin Doyle - Dusty Trail, NS - 16/10/2011
AJ McNamara - D's Trix, TH - 20/10/2011
Paul A Roche - Whiskey and Red, TH - 20/10/2011
E Sheehy - Uncle Jacko, GW - 23/10/2011
PJ Rothwell - Mylerstown, CL - 27/10/2011
M Halford - Hongkong Dancer, DK - 28/10/2011
M Halford - Quinmaster (USA), DK - 28/10/2011
Edward P Harty - Azania, NS - 29/10/2011
JF O'Shea - Chance A Grand, NS - 29/10/2011
Denis W Cullen - Little Barney, WX - 31/10/2011

QUALIFIED RIDERS

135 (i) I.N.H.S. Rules
Qualified Riders Sponsorship:-

Nina Carberry - Kevin Brady Car Sales - Cancelled
Nina Carberry - Fairyhouse Racecourse

Black, Michael Joseph (A1)
Butler, William Martin (A3)
Connor, Stephen (A3) New
Daffy, Miss Ciara (A1) New
Doyle, Miss Niamh (A1) New
Fowler, R.H. (B)
Gavin, Miss Sarah (B)
Geoghegan, Conor (A3) New
Guiney, Robert (A3)
Hagan, Declan James (C)
Halley, Niall (C)
Heavey, Jamie (A3) New
Hyland, Richard Nicholas (A1) New
Keeling, James Thomas (C)
McCurtin, Francis Anthony (C) Relinquished
McNeilly, Paul (C)
O'Brien, Shane Patrick (A3)
O'Donnabhain, Eamonn (A3)
O'Leary, Barry John (A3) New
O'Rourke, Philip (A3) New
O'Sullivan, Ross Edward (A1) New
Ryan, Miss Aine (A1) New
Terry, Niall John (C)
Whoriskey, Paul Robert (A3) New

 
Change of Category:-

Byrne, Mark Thomas (C)
Crowley, Brendan (B)
Flood, Peter John (C)
Mangan, Miss Jane Marie (C)
O'Connor, Steven (B)
O'Neill, John James (C)

The following trainer was fined €200 for the non-notification of a Veterinary Certificate in accordance with the provisions of Rule 194 (v) (vi):- Mr. P.J. Rothwell for Mayo Mystique (lame) at Limerick on 13th November.

Limerick Meeting, 14th November 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: The following riders replaced Andrew J. McNamara (injured):- R.J. Jones rode Vagner, trained by Mr. E. McNamara (first race); A.D. Leigh rode Stonehatchetmad, trained by Mr. W.J. Austin (third race); D.N. Russell rode Claragh Native, trained by Mr. A.L.T. Moore (fifth race); B.J. Cooper rode Shane Rock (GB), trained by Mr. M.F. Morris (sixth race) and S.W. Jackson rode D’s Trix, trained by Mr. A.J. McNamara (seventh race); The following riders replaced B.T. O’Connell (injured):- J.L. Cullen rode Glenmorgan House, trained by Mr. Timothy Cleary (sixth race) and  J.R. Barry rode Oran Flyer, trained by Mr. Philip Fenton (seventh race); R.J. Jones replaced A.P. Crowe (injured) on Mr Eko, trained by Mr. Timothy Doyle (fifth race)

298A Christmas Festival December 26th-29th Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident in the back straight involving Moon Abbey, ridden by P.A. Gallagher, and Mullaghwillin Boy, ridden by A.E. Lynch, both unplaced.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

T.J. Doyle, rider of American Touch, trained by Mr. T.J. Nagle Jr., reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that American Touch was found to be post race normal.

298B Munster Mares Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Days Of Glory, ridden by Miss K.J. Harrison, and trained by Mrs C. Harrison.
Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned.
In her evidence Miss K.J.Harrison stated that her instructions were to settle the horse in mid division and to keep her on the bridle as long as possible. She added that the mare never travelled and jumped high and deliberately. She concluded that the horse did not handle the ground but stayed on past beaten horses in the latter stages.
In her evidence Mrs C.Harrison confirmed the instructions and added that the horse needs softer ground and a longer trip. She also stated that the mare suffered an injury in the past and because of that they have been reluctant to run her on quick ground ever since.
The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer which stated that Days Of Glory was found to have a slight nasal discharge, which may or may not be of any significance. The report also stated that the mare had an enlarged left fore lateral sesamoid from an old injury, but that she was otherwise found to be sound post race.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the trainers explanation. However, the Stewards found Miss K.J. Harrison to be in breach of Rule 212a(i) in that she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing. The Stewards therefore suspended her for four race days (3rd, 4th, 8th and 10th December).

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

298C(i) Greenmount Annual Membership Handicap Hurdle (Division One) &
The Stewards enquired into an incident with a circuit to go involving Strange Encounter, ridden by B.T. O’Connell, which fell, and Tornant, ridden by M.P. Walsh, and The Two Jays, ridden by A.P. Crowe, which were both brought down.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
In his evidence B.T. O’Connell stated that his mount was running very freely in first time blinkers, when he accidentally clipped heels, fell and brought down Tornant and The Two Jaws.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was accidental in nature and took no further action.

B.M. Cash, rider of Dr Swanini, trained by Mr. William P. Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.

298E Friends Of Greenmount Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards enquired into an incident entering the back straight involving Bundle Of Fun, ridden by R. Walsh, placed second, Island Peak, ridden by P. Townend, placed third, Yeoman (FR), ridden by P.F. Mangan, placed fourth, Georgie (GB), ridden by C.D. Maxwell, Marathon Leader, ridden by Mr. B.J. Foley, and Oran Flyer, ridden by J.R. Barry, all unplaced.
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. Maxwell had ridden carelessly. Having taken his excellent record in this regard into account, and the clarity of his evidence, the Stewards therefore suspended him for one race day (3rd December).

298F Munster Beginners Steeplechase & D.N. Russell, rider of Claragh Native, trained by Mr. A.L.T. Moore, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not handle today’s ground.

R.J. Jones, rider of Mr Eko, trained by Mr. Timothy Doyle, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise in running, but ran on in the closing stages having got a second wind. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Mr Eko was found to be post race normal.

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Luddsdenene, trained by Mr. P.J. Rothwell, (which fell in this race) was found to have blood on his nostrils post race.

Fairyhouse Meeting, 16th November 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of rider at this meeting: The following riders replaced B.J. Cooper (injured):- D.N. Russell rode Dale Street, trained by Mr. D.T. Hughes (fifth race) and A.P. Heskin rode Pampered Jack, trained by Mr. S. Buggy (sixth race).

299A Racegoer’s €25 Package 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Trans City, trained by Mr. J.A. Nash, was found to be distressed post race.

299D Trinity College Dublin Horseracing Society Handicap Hurdle & B.T. O’Connell, rider of Too Late To Sell, trained by Mr. F. Flood, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hampered by a faller in this race.

299F Gurteen Agricultural College Handicap Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Askmeroe, trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, was found to be post race normal.

299G Follow Nina Carberry On Twitter I.N.H. Flat Race & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Sliabh Glath, trained by Mr. Peter L. Kavanagh, was found to have mucus following an endoscopic examination post race.

Thurles Meeting, 17th November 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: The following riders replaced B.J. Cooper (injured):- R. Loughran rode Hold Em Cowboy, trained by Mr. W.F. Codd (second race) and Caheronaun, trained by Mr. D.T. Hughes (fourth race) and M.A. Enright rode Game Hall, trained by Mr. D.T. Hughes (third race).

300B Templemore Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed Mr. P. Meany, trainer of Wedontknow, concerning the fact that his charge had failed to arrive at the racecourse in accordance with the time limit as spefified in Rule 19 (ii), which resulted in the horse being withdrawn from this race.
Mr. Meany stated that he left his Kilkenny base in plenty of time but on arrival at the outskirts of Thurles encountered long traffic delays which accounted for almost one hour in lost time.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards reminded Mr. Meany of his responsibility under in Rule 19 (ii) and using their powers under Rule 14 fined him €200.

The Stewards interviewed Mrs Denise Foster, trainer of Unanswered, concerning the fact that the passport was not lodged on time for this horse, resulting in the horse being withdrawn from this race.
Mrs Foster reported the travel arrangements made for this runner and said they were in good time until reaching the outskirts of Thurles from which point the traffic moved at a very slow pace taking over 40 minutes to clear the town.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted her explanation but fined her €130 in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90. 

300C Cahir Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed Mr. Joseph Elliott, Authorised Representative for Mr. Gordon Elliott, trainer of Alubari (GB), concerning the fact that the passport was not lodged on time for this horse which resulted in the horse being withdrawn from this race.
Mr. Joseph Elliott reported the travel arrangements made for this runner and stated that they were in good time until reaching the outskirts of Thurles from which point the traffic moved at a very slow pace taking between 30 and 40 minutes to clear the town.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted his explanation offered but fined Mr. Elliott, €130, through his representative, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

The Stewards received a report from Ms. Joan Taylor, Turf Club Veterinary Officer, concerning the fact that the passport in respect of Kerrkil (GB), trained by Mr. J.A. Nash, was not lodged on time in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90, which resulted in the horse being withdrawn from this race.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards fined Mr. Nash €130 in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (ii).  

300D Munster Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident between the final hurdle and the finish involving Golanbrook, ridden by P. Townend, placed second, and Aupcharlie, ridden by A.E. Lynch, placed third.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to caution A.E. Lynch that he must take more care to keep a straight course and avoid causing interference in the future.

300E I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the last hurdle and the winning post involving the winner Pickapocketortwo, ridden by Mr. P.W. Mullins, and Ipsos Du Berlais (FR), ridden by D.N. Russell, placed second, after it appeared the latter suffered slight interference.
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 and took no further action.

300F Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed B.R. Dalton, rider of Keysers Hill, 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.R. Dalton was in breach of R10(2) in that he used his whip after his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone. Having taken his previous very good record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore cautioned him.

Dundalk Meeting, 18th November 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: D.J. Benson rode Friday Fever (Stewards permission), trained by Mr. D.J. Bunyan (first race); S.A. Gray rode My Girl Anna (Stewards permission), trained by Mr. Muredach Kelly (second race) and M.C. Hussey rode Salam Alaykum (Stewards permission), trained by Mr. M. Halford (third race).

301B www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. David Marnane, trainer of He’s Got Rhythm, regarding the late arrival of his horse into the Parade Ring for this race (6.53 p.m.).
Mr. Marnane reported that he had three runners to saddle for this contest which was starting on a 25 minute interval, but the girths were not suitable in size for his charge and had sought a replacement set.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Gordon Lord Byron, trained by Mr. T. Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount dived inwards while making a challenge and caused slight interference.

P. Shanahan, rider of Knock Stars, trained by Mr. Patrick Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount received slight interference in the straight.

301C [email protected]">[email protected] Maiden & The Stewards informed Mr. G.M. Lyons, trainer of Cool Kid, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again. As this was the second occasion that Cool Kid had refused to enter stalls resulting in its withdrawal, the Stewards also advised Mr. Lyons that any recurrence of this behaviour may render the gelding liable for suspension.   

J.P. Murtagh, rider of Diamond Daze, trained by Mr. Edward Lynam, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost her action in the straight.

P. Shanahan, rider of Gaiety Theatre (USA), trained by Mr. James M. Ryan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran green and leaned outwards in the straight. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Gaiety Theatre (USA) was found to be lame post race.

301D www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap & The Stewards received a report from Mr. Andrew McKeever, Turf Club Judge, that he called a visual result for this race as there was no suitable print following a malfunction which caused the photo finish camera to stall. He added that the camera operator identified the problem and carried out the necessary repair.

301F Christmas Party Packages At Dundalk Apprentice Handicap & R. Dawson, rider of Shirley Schmidt, trained by Mr. Edward Lynam, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped awkwardly, he lost an iron and as a result the saddle slipped early on.

301G Follow Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap & G.F. Carroll, rider of Eastern Rules, trained by Mr. M. Halford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Eastern Rules was found to be lame post race.

Punchestown Meeting, 19th November 2011

302A Ballymore GAA Christmas Fair & Family Fun Day 3-y-o Hurdle & P. Carberry, rider of Blue Cannon, trained by Mr. Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled on today’s ground.

302C Punchestown For Value Beginners Steeplechase & R.C. Colgan, rider of Itdoesnot Botherme, trained by Mr. Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise in running and as a result was pulled up.

302D €10 Admission Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. C.A. Murphy, trainer of the winner The Hard Hat, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared to the horse’s previous runs at Punchestown on 6th May 2011 and more recently at Galway on the 23rd October, when he was pulled up on both occasions.
Mr. Murphy reported that the animal had run in a three mile and six furlong handicap steeplechase at the festival meeting at Punchestown and failed to sparkle possibly as a result of a long season. He returned from his summer break and ran on very testing ground at Galway where he ran well until eventually pulling up at the third last fence in a race with few finishers.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered. 

T.J. Doyle, rider of On The Way Out, trained by Mr. John E. Kiely, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake about half way and being a small horse he was unable to get back into contention on today’s ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that On The Way Out was found to be coughing post race. The trainer subsequently reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Monday 21st November that his charge was found to have some kick back post race.

302E Ireland V England Stable Staff Soccer International Tonight Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the final hurdle involving the winner Corbally Ghost, ridden by P. Carberry, and Midnight Game (GB), ridden by D.N. Russell, placed second.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the winner had caused interference to the runner up but had not improved his placing in so doing. The Stewards therefore made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Shahalan, trained by Mr. Patrick O. Brady, was found to be clinically abnormal post race.

302F ladbrokes.com Supporting Irish Sports Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed D.J. Condon, rider of the winner Dariak (FR), 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.J. Condon was in breach of R10(2)(f) in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. The Stewards therefore suspended him for one race day (3rd December).

Mr. Adrian McGuinness, trainer of Beau Michael (GB), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was found to have scoped badly post race.

302G Follow Punchestown On Facebook Novice Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the final hurdle involving Worldor (FR), ridden by N.P. Madden, placed third, Man In Black, ridden by P. Carberry, placed fourth, Rookery Rebel, ridden by A.E. Lynch, and Starling Lady (GB), ridden by K.C. Sexton, both unplaced, after it appeared that Rookery Rebel received a check.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards cautioned K.C. Sexton to ride with more care in the future.  

302H Stars Of Tomorrow (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards interviewed Mr. M.P. Fogarty, rider of Tooten Hill, trained by Mr. C.A. Murphy, placed fifth, concerning his riding in the latter stages when he seemed to have eased his mount and then ran on late.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that this gelding was very good in his homework but today having travelled well to about four furlongs out he began to make a respiratory noise and he gave him a few backhanders but got no response. However, when left alone, the gelding cleared his wind until about one and a half furlongs out where he made a gasping noise and in the best interests of the horse he left him alone. He added that Feabhra, ridden by Ms. K. Harrington, was in front of him at this stage but weakened quickly and allowed his own mount to close on the final downhill run to the finish.
Following the running of this race Tooten Hill was examined by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer at the request of the Stewards and was found to be distressed post race.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered.

Punchestown Meeting, 20th November 2011

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: J.L. Cullen replaced P.W. Flood (Stewards permission) on Close Review, trained by Mr. R.P. Rath (third race); P.F. Mangan replaced A.E. Lynch (Stewards permission) on Parthian Empire (GB), trained by Mr. E.J. O’Grady (fifth race) and P.F. Mangan replaced T.P. Treacy (Stewards permission) on Mubrook (USA), trained by Mr. E.J. O’Grady (sixth race).

303E I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle & E.J. O’Connell, rider of Abou Ben, trained by Mr. A. Oliver, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very free and hung badly.