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Cork 10th December 2023

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

B. Hayes rode Georgian Quarter (reserve) trained by John E. & Thomas Kiely (Race 2)
R.J. Condon replaced J.P. O'Sullivan on Mason Lady, trained by Declan Queally (Race 7)(stood down)

368A Bar One Racing 3-Y-O M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards informed Brian M. McMahon, trainer of Blindman (FR), concerning the conduct of his horse who refused to start. The Raceday Stewards advised Brian M. McMahon, that, a repeat performance may render him liable for suspension.

S. Fitzgerald, rider of Happenstance, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Evening's Empire, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free.

368B Bar One Racing M'dn H'dle

P. Townend, rider of Western Diego, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too free.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer Mrs. Nicola O'Connor reported to the Raceday Stewards that Pirate Island trained by Philip Fenton was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race.

368C Singletons Supervalu Stayers Novice Hdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mahon's Way, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

368D O'Flynn Group Irish EBF (M) Novice S'ch

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Harmonya Maker (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left most of the way.

368F Bar One Racing H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from C.Byrnes, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Cafe Con Leche, placed first, as compared with its recent form. C. Byrnes, Trainer, stated that his charge had been dropped two pounds by the handicapper and seems best suited racing on a righthanded track. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

368G Greenvalley Transport Novice H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Champagne Mahler, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident before the home turn involving Champagne Mahler, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, unplaced, Duke Otto, ridden by D.J Gilligan, unplaced, Barryroe Madam (FR), ridden by R. Deegan, unplaced, and Miala Araya, ridden by E.M. O'Sullivan, unplaced, where it appeared Champagne Mahler ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Con O'Mahony (Chairman),
Ms. Jill Farrell,
Mr. John McGuire,
Mr. Gerard Coughlan,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.



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


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