Protecting the Integrity & Reputation of Irish Horseracing

Integrity Portal

Dundalk 14th April 2023

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, trainer of Gloucester (off feed) - €200
T.J. O'Mara, trainer of Amazing One (GB) (transport difficulties) - €200

083B Book Online At DundalkStadium.com H'cap

S. Foley, rider of Pulse Of Shanghai, trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unruly in the stalls and missed the break.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Patsy Fagan, trained by Sean Davis, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis..

Sean Davis, trainer of Patsy Fagan, reported to the The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer that his charge was on treatment for mucous last week and furthermore was examined endoscopically by the Racecourse Veterinary Officer post sampling and this examination revealed no abnormalities.

083C Grand National BetVictor H'cap

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Neve Bennett, rider of Sapristi, concerning her use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Neve Bennett was in breach of Regulation 10.3(b)(striking her mount when out of contention). Having taken her previous record into account the Raceday Stewards suspended Neve Bennett for three race days.

083D Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay H'cap

N.M. Crosse, rider of Dark Street, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

083E Bet In Running At BetVictor M'dn

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Paradise Perfect (USA), trained by W.P.Browne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.

083F I.S.F. EBF Median Auction M'dn

W.J. Lee, rider of Phases Of Venus, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and got tight for room one furlong out.

J. Coen, rider of Marino Point, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room at the one furlong pole.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Daonethatgotaway (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, Marino Point, ridden by J. Coen, unplaced, Clounmacon, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, Only A Star, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, and Phases Of Venus, ridden by W.J. Lee where it appeared that they got a bit tight for room and may have suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Coen, stated that his mount was going backwards when his mount received a little bump. Ben Coen stated that his was coming with a late run when he switched left and took a little check. G.M. Ryan stated that he and W. J. Lee were going for the same gap when it got a bit tight and he had to switch. W.L. Lee also stated that his mount got a bit tight for room when he went for a gap the same time as G.M. Ryan. J.J.G. Ryan stated that his mount was having her second run and was green when leaning right but stated that he felt he did all he could to keep her straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.J.G. Ryan, was in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended J.J.G. Ryan for two Racedays. .

083G2 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk H'cap

Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Short N Sweet, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got hampered at the start.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after leaving the stalls involving Lily Like (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed third, Blue Wood, ridden by A.C. Persse, placed first, and Short N Sweet, ridden by Kyanna Van Buuren where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Kyanna Van Buuren stated that her mount received pressure from her right and had to take back. W.J. Lee stated that his mount received a little pressure from his right but held his line. A.C. Persse stated that his mount jumped a little left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found A.C. Persse, was in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for three Racedays days.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.C. Persse, rider of Blue Wood, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A. C. Persse was in breach of rule 211 and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended A. C. Persse for three racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Rev C. Hall- Thompson,
Mr. H. Lappin,
Mr. P. Deegan.



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


Copyright © 2018, I.H.R.B, All Rights Reserved.