Post Race Reports

289G0 Christmas Party Nights at Dundalk H'cap

N.G. McCullagh, rider of Flowing Air trained by Richard Brabazon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount gurgled in running.

289G Christmas Party Nights at Dundalk H'cap

F. Lynch, rider of Keilogue trained by George J.Kent, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly throughout and was eased.

289B2 Crowne Plaza Championship App H'cap

The Stewards requested a report from R.Donohoe, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Happy Anniversary, placed first, as compared with her recent form. The trainer reported that the filly performed consistently last season until her last two runs here at Dundalk when her form had tailed off. He reported that she sustained an injury in the Spring, requiring surgery and as a result only ran twice so far this year. He was satisfied with her first run back at Naas at the start of August but admitted the filly ran poorly on her next run at Galway. He had her checked out afterwards, and while nothing came to light, he decided to give her a week or two off and freshen her up, and this together with a drop into a lower grade race tonight, may have brought about any apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

288F2 Leugh H'cap H'dle

William J. McLernon, trainer of Acclaimed Piper, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge was coughing post race.

288F1 Leugh H'cap H'dle

S.J. Gray, rider of Black Chariot trained by William Hayes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount choked in running.

288F1 Leugh H'cap H'dle

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Hello Louie, trained by N Dooly, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

288E Cashel M'dn H'dle

D.E. Splaine, rider of Bawntameena trained by William Hayes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran freely early on and hung left in running.

287G Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

The Stewards requested a report from A.P.O'Brien as to the apparent improvement in form of the winner,Beach Of Falesa, as compared with its recent form. The trainers representative, Pat Keating reported that the horse disappointed on her last start in a Listed race over a mile and a half at the Curragh. Regarding the penultimate run at Listowel, he reported that the horse raced freely and emptied in the closing stages on the extremely testing conditions. He concluded by saying that today's drop in both trip and class had helped his charge return to form. Having considered the report the Stewards noted its content.