Curragh 14th October 2021

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

N.G. McCullagh rode Vita Veritas (reserve) , trained by John Joseph Murphy (Race 5)
A.J. Slattery rode Al Shomookh (reserve) , trained by W.T. Farrell (Race 7)

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G.P. Halpin, rider of Kisses Of Fire trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped after 3 furlongs.

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The Stewards fined Mrs. J. Harrington, trainer of Anner Castle, €130 for failing to notify the Registry Office that her charge is now a gelding as required under Rule 146 (vi).

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Anner Castle, ridden by S. Foley, placed first, Seattle Creek (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed second and Flora, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed third, where it appeared that Flora was bumped, shortly before the finishing line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Heffernan stated that his filly ran keen throughout but had settled in the closing stages and received a bump when making her challenge. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount drifted in front but he collected him up and avoided interference. S. Foley stated his mount was wearing cheekpieces for the first time, ran around and idled when he hit the front and he was satisfied that he took all steps to avoid interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the interference did not improve Anner Castle's finishing position and they made no alteration to the Judge's placings. The Stewards did, however, find S. Foley in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard suspended him for 8 racedays.

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J.A. Powell, rider of Pike County trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Made For Minds trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left and right in the straight.

R. Whearty, rider of Chacha Dancer trained by Christopher David Timmons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

The Stewards interviewed J.M. Sheridan, rider of Made For Minds, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount hung left and right going up the straight and that he used his whip on one occasion for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.M. Sheridan was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g), in that he used his whip with excessive frequency. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended J.M. Sheridan for 1 raceday.

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The Stewards informed Miss Hilary McLoughlin, trainer, that Count Of Carabass, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

R.P. Cleary, rider of All Down To Rosie trained by Conor O'Dwyer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got hampered early on in this race.

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W.J. Lee, rider of Red Wasp trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was outpaced early on.

S.M. Crosse, rider of Sabrina Fairchild trained by Sarah Lynam, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no luck inside the final furlong.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. Anthony Byrne,

Mr. Nicholas Lambert,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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