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Ballinrobe 30th May 2023

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Anthony McCann, trainer of Cash The Cheque (Declared In Error) - €200

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:

C. P. McNamara rode Hees Dynamite (reserve) trained by E. McNamara (Race 2)
G. B. Noonan rode Uppertown Mya (reserve) trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy (Race 7)
Mr. D. G. Lavery rode Rocco Boyo (reserve) trained by Adrian Murray (Race 8)

135A1 Sheridan Electric M'dn H'dle

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Catchabird, trained by W.J. Burke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount bolted going to the start.

135A2 Sheridan Electric M'dn H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

B.P. Kennedy, rider of Shore (USA), trained by John G. Carr, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake, never travelled afterwards and received a small cut.

135C Monroes John Monroe Memorial (M) Hcp Hdl

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

135D Portwest H'cap H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mrs. T. O'Meara, that D.P. Maxwell, rider of Jinxs Link, had weighed in 1.6lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had no reason or explanation why he weighed in heavy. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D. P. Maxwell in breach of rule 231(iii) and suspended him for one raceday.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D.P. Maxwell, rider of Jinxs Link, trained by M.M. Rice, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very free .

135E1 FBD H'cap H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

135E2 FBD H'cap H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Shackleton Island trained by I.Madden was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bugscuffle, trained by Andrew McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. Fitzgerald, rider of Ardfert Mary, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung violently left down the back.

J.P. Shinnick, rider of Shackleton Island, trained by I.Madden, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel .

135F Bank Of Ireland INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr A. Harvey, rider of Intense Approach (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found Mr. A. Harvey in breach of Regulation 10.3(g) frequency and having taken his previous record into account they and suspended him for one raceday. .

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. M. Moloney (Chairman),
Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy,
Mr. N. Rooney,
Mr. H. Hynes.



Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.


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