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Ballinrobe 29th May 2023

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

B. Hayes rode Glencourt Valley (reserve) trained by Liam P Cusack (Race 2)
C.P. Millar rode Zettabyte (reserve) trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 2)

134B McHale Fusion 4 Range M'dn H'dle

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Seriously Ava, trained by Una Corcoran, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and subsequently pulled up.

134C McHale Mayo H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lady Rita, trained by Louise G. Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Troubled Times, trained by S. Curling, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of heat stress.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Noel Meade, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Lunar Power, placed first, as compared with its last run in Punchestown on the 22/4/2023 where he finished eighteenth. The trainer stated that his charge appreciated today's better ground and a more positive ride. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

134E McHale Mayo National H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the home bend approaching the last involving Life In The Park, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed third, Tullybeg, ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed first, and Fairyhill Run, ridden by L. Quinlan, placed fourth, where it appeared Racheal Blackmore had to check her mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Aldo The Apache, trained by C.A.Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake, his saddle slipped and he had to pull up.

134F McHale F5000 Range Veterans Hcap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Echo Boy, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

134G McHale Orbital INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident rounding the home bend involving Garnacho, ridden by Mr D. McGill, placed fifth, Mystical Power, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed first, and Paddy Elvis, ridden by Mr S. Connor, placed sixth, where it appeared they got a bit tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Royal Noble, trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. D. H. Gavin (Chairman),
Mr. P. Allen,
Mr. Justice R. Groarke,
Mr. A. Ryan,
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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