Irish Racing Calendar, 4th July 2013
The following trainers were fined €200 in each case for the non-notification of a Veterinary Certificate in accordance with the provision of Rule 194(v) (vi):- Neil McKnight for Baileys Ruffit (in season) at Down Royal on 21st June; R.K. Watson for Yathinkyaknowitall (lame) at Gowran Park on 23rd June and John F. Phelan for Tea Pot Spout (lame) at Gowran Park on 23rd June.
Down Royal Meeting, 22nd June 2013
152E European Breeders Fund Coolmore Stud Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap & M. Halford, trainer of Opera Gloves, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Wednesday 26th June, that his charge was found to have no abnormalities following a veterinary examination post race.
Kilbeggan Meeting, 24th June 2013
The Stewards authorised the following nomination and substitution of riders at this meeting:-.
Andrew J. McNamara rode Big Dano (reserve), trained by P.T. Flavin (Race 6).
B.M. Cash rode Ben Of Fore (reserve), trained by Cecil Ross (Race 7).
Mr D. Queally rode Noble Pageant (reserve), trained by John Neilan (Race 7).
E.J. O’Connell replaced Shane Butler on Mydadstwenty, trained by P.G. Fahey (Race 3) Injured.
G. Malone replaced Shane Butler on Pampered Jack, trained by Peter McCreery (Race 7) Injured.
154D Hurley Family Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of the winner Cerveza Dinero (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, compared to the horse’s recent form.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that his charge is a quirky type who needs things to fall into place for him. He added that the horse failed to handle the soft ground on recent runs but disappointed on his most recent start on good ground at Cork when he never travelled and jumped poorly. Since then he said that he schooled his charge over fences in an effort to sweeten him up and this, coupled with the re-application of cheekpieces today, appeared to have the desired effect. The trainer concluded by saying that the drop in class today had also helped his charge return to form.
Evidence was also heard from Noel O’Brien, Senior Turf Club National Hunt Handicapper, who stated that today’s win represented a significant improvement on the animal’s recent form.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.
145E Tyrrellspass Novice Steeplechase & D.G. Hogan, rider of Finisterre (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise in running and hung left.
154F Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap Steeplechase & B.J. Geraghty, rider of Loughnagall, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Loughnagall was found to be post race normal.
R.J. Jones, rider of Coldstonesober, trained by J.R. Finn, reported to the Stewards’ Secretaries that his mount made mistakes, never travelled and was therefore pulled up.
S=Ballinrobe Meeting, 25th June 2013
The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of his non-runner:-.
A.L.T. Moore, trainer of Back Off Mate (going) - €200.
The Stewards authorised the following nomination and substitution of riders at this meeting:-.
M.C. Hussey replaced P.J. Smullen on Furacano, trained by Tracey Collins (Race 4) Injured.
S.J. Gray replaced M.J. Ferris on King High, trained by Eoin Doyle (Race 6) Unwell.
155A Ladies Day At Ballinrobe Maiden & The Stewards enquired into an incident on leaving the back straight on the final circuit involving Dancers Dilemma, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed third, Nimdani, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, and Fantastic Gold (GB), ridden by L.F. Roche, both unplaced, after it appeared that Fantastic Gold (GB) ran short of room.
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 the incident was accidental in nature and they therefore took no further action.
B.A. Curtis, rider of Theonewiththeleg, trained by M. McDonagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly in this race.
155C Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Stewards enquired into possible interference on entering the straight involving the winner Daymooma (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, Pastiches (GB), ridden by S. Foley, placed second, One True Love, ridden by J.P. O’Brien, placed third, Late Rosebud, ridden by P.J. Smullen, which fell at this point, and Balmont Belle, ridden by R.P. Whelan, which was brought down by the faller.
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 Judges’ placings. Furthermore, the Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any rider having given consideration to the sharp movements without any warning of both Daymooma (GB), and Pastiches (GB), a fact that was recognised by the riders present.
B.A. Curtis, rider of Elegant Eva, trained by M. McDonagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was reluctant to race.
155D Eamon Sheridan Plant Hire Handicap & M.C. Hussey, rider of Furacano, trained by Tracey Collins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room and was checked on leaving the back straight.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Al Mancilia, trained by Patrick J. Flynn, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have sustained an injury to her near foreleg post race.
155E Purcell Construction Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards fined Patrick Lacey €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Shrewd Move in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.
155G(i) Ballinrobe Racecourse Of The Year Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Division One) & M.P. Butler, rider of Wee Jerry, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly left in this race.
155G(ii) Ballinrobe Racecourse Of The Year Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Division Two) & L.A. McKenna, rider of Shanroe Secret, trained by J.J. Lambe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up lame.
J.C. Tobin, rider of Shahrafi, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount clipped heels in the back straight and was pulled up.
Naas Meeting, 26th June 2013
156C Martin Scaffolding Supporting Naas Hurling Handicap & R.P. Downey, rider of Ask The Farmer, trained by D. Broad, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount missed the break.
156D Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Naas Oaks Trial &
J.P. O’Brien, rider of Moth, trained by A.P. O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had to check slightly in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Moth was found to be post race normal.
F.M. Berry, rider of Coolibah, trained by Charles O’Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not act on today’s ground.
156G Oneplace It Supporting Naas Hurling Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from G.M. Lyons, trainer of the winner Mordanmijobsworth, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared with the horse’s recent form.
The trainer reported that his charge met with interference in his previous race at Leopardstown. He added that the re-fitting of blinkers today had helped his charge return to form.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.
F.M. Berry, rider of Paynes Find, trained by Charles O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran poorly and ran flat in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Paynes Find was found to be clinically abnormal post race.
Tipperary Meeting, 27th June 2013
The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of his non-runner:-.
J.S. Bolger, trainer of Mac Lir (USA) (declared in error) - €200.
157A Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Dove Mountain, trained by A.P. O’Brien, was found to be post race normal.
157B Pride Of Tipperary Festival 2013 Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Sylvan Mist, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed second, Scatty Cat, ridden by M.C. Hussey, placed third, and Tylery Wonder, ridden by J.P. O’Brien, placed fourth.
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.
157C Tipperary Family Day Saturday 13th July Handicap & D.P. McDonogh, rider of Ucanchoose, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount veered right leaving the stalls.
I.J. Brennan, rider of Patrickswell, trained by Marcus Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not let himself down on today’s ground.
157D Pride Of Tipperary Gathering Handicap & The Stewards received a report from the P.L. Malone, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that C.P. Geoghegan, rider of Dusty Trail, weighed in 1.6 lbs overweight.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards cautioned the rider as to his future responsibilities in this regard.
J.F. Egan, rider of Sword Of Honour, trained by Patrick J. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free in the early stages of this race.
157E Follow @tipperaryraces On Twitter Maiden & S. Foley, rider of Gerdago, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right on today’s ground.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Gerdago was found to be post race normal.
157F tipperaryraces.ie Handicap & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Air Chief, trained by E. McNamara, was found to be post race normal.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Blue Ridge Lane, trained by John C. McConnell, was found to be post race normal.
I.J. Brennan, rider of Alubari (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount missed the break.
157G Ladies Day At Tipperary Sunday 21st July Rated Race & M. Halford, trainer of Senyuman, reported to the Turf Club Veterinary Officer that his charge received a bump on the first bend and was found to have a slight cut post race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer subsequently reported to the Stewards that Senyuman was found to have a wound to her lateral pastern left fore post race.
Curragh Meeting, 28th June 2013
The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of his non-runner:-.
J.S. Bolger, trainer of Fionnuar (Declared in error) - €200.
158A Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Stewards interviewed Lee Smyth, trainer of Lisnagirl, concerning the conduct of his charge which dislodged her rider soon after the start. The Stewards also noted that this was a repeat performance of her only previous outing at Leopardstown on 20th June 2013.
Evidence was heard from Lee Smyth, which included a claim that Lisnagirl is very well behaved at home. He said that for an unknown reason she has misbehaved on her two runs and dislodged her rider on both occasions.
The Stewards gave Lee Smyth the benefit of the doubt on this occasion, but advised him that, should the horse behave in a similar manner in the future, she may be liable to a suspension.
158B 100 to 102 Today FM Maiden & The Stewards interviewed J.P. O’Brien, rider of One True Love, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered evidence, the Stewards reminded J.P. O’Brien concerning his responsibility to comply with Rule 211 (a).
The Stewards informed J.J. Lambe, trainer of She’s Not Simple, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.
158C Irish National Stud Gathering Handicap & The Stewards interviewed Ronald Harris and K.J. Manning, trainer and rider respectfully of Powerful Wind, regarding the late arrival of the horse to the start having been dismounted and led from about the two furlong pole which consequently caused the race to start five minutes behind schedule.
Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned.
In his evidence K.J. Manning stated that he intended to take his mount down steadily to the start but the gelding became headstrong possibly as a result of the wide open area of the racecourse. He said that, in the best interests of safety, he felt it prudent to dismount and have the horse led to the start.
In his evidence Mr Harris stated that this was a surprise to him as he never encountered this problem with the gelding in the past and concurred with the riders opinion that the open space had set the horse alight.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanations offered.
J.P. O’Brien, rider of Illustrate, trained by A.P. O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount, which won at Naas two days previously, ran flat today over a shorter distance and carrying top weight of 10st 4 lbs.
P.J. Smullen, rider of First In Command, trained by Daniel Loughnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room about two furlongs from the finish.
158E eFlow ‘You First’ International Stakes & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Most Improved, trained by A.P. O’Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
158F Silken Thomas 40th Anniversary Handicap & N.G. McCullagh, rider of Sacred Dragon (USA) trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise in running.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Sacred Dragon (USA) at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
Curragh Meeting, 29th June 2013
The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of his non-runner:-.
David Peter Nagle, trainer of Maarek (GB) (Late Withdrawal - Going) - €625. (See Enquiry).
159A Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise European Breeders Fund Maiden & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Intensified, trained by J.S. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
159C Dubai Duty Free Jumeirah Creekside Hotel Summer Fillies Handicap & P.J. Smullen, rider of Flic Flac, trained by D.K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost her action in this race.
159D Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship European Breeders Fund Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from C. Byrnes, trainer of the winner Domination (GB), regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared with the horse’s most recent run on the flat at Leopardstown on 7th June, where he finished last of 12 runners and was beaten 19 lengths.
Mr Byrnes reported that the horse was making his seasonal debut at Leopardstown. He said his instruction to the rider that day was to ride the horse handily, but the animal jumped slowly and had to be bustled up to be handy. He said the horse consequently ran too free. Since then, the horse ran over hurdles where he jumped poorly. He could offer no further explanation for any apparent improvement in form.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.
159E Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Railway Stakes & J.P. O’Brien, rider of Coach House, trained by A.P. O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount possibly ran flat, but may not have seen out today’s trip.
K.J. Manning, rider of Focus On Venice, trained by J.S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost his action and was eased.
159G Woodies D.I.Y. Sapphire Stakes & The Stewards interviewed David Peter Nagle, trainer of Maarek (GB), in relation to the late withdrawal of his charge from this race due to ground conditions.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that he declared his horse in the hope that rain would fall but it did not materialise and he felt the ground had dried out since morning.
Evidence was also heard from Brendan Sheridan, Turf Club Clerk of the Course.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards did not accept the reason for the late withdrawal and they therefore fined Mr Nagle in accordance with Rule 194.
159H Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Ruler Of The World, trained by A.P. O’Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
W. Buick, rider of Libertarian (GB), trained by Mrs K. Burke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Libertarian (GB) at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
C.D. Hayes, rider of Sugar Boy, trained by P.J. Prendergast, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled on today’s ground.
Curragh Meeting, 30th June 2013
160B Grangecon Stud Stakes & The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Heart Focus, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed second, Clenor, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed third, Colour Blue, ridden by J.P. Murtagh, placed fourth, Bluebell, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, and Pearl Earing, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced.
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. The Stewards were, however, of the opinion that J.P. Murtagh was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly.
Having taken his good record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended him for four race days (14th, 15th, 16th and 17th July).
160D At The Races Curragh Cup & Andrea Atzeni, rider of Mijhaar (GB), trained by Roger Varian (in GB), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount weakened quickly and may not have acted on today’s ground.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Mijhaar (GB) was found to be post race normal.
160E Oxigen Enviromental Pretty Polly Stakes & K.J. Manning, rider of Rehn’s Nest, trained by J.S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled and lost her action in the straight in this race.
160G Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund ‘Ragusa’ Handicap & B.A. Curtis, rider of Benbecula (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a respiratory noise and weakened quickly in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Benbecula (GB) was found to be post race normal.