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Curragh 16th July 2022

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Cairo (off feed) - €200

201A Juddmonte Farms Expert Eye EBF (C&G) Mdn

S. Foley, rider of Pigeon House trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout.

201C Paddy Power Scurry H'cap

J.A. Powell, rider of Coumshingaun trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keenly.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Half Nutz trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got hampered after a couple of furlongs. The Stewards subsequently reviewed the video footage and took no further action.

The Stewards interviewed D.E. Sheehy, rider of Big Gossey, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had used his whip outside of the recommended guidelines and apologised for his misuse. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that D.E. Sheehy was in breach of R10.3(g) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

201E Juddmonte Irish Oaks

S.M. Crosse, rider of Fennela trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled independently approximately 5 furlongs from the finish.

201G DMG Media Nursery H'cap

W.J. Lee, rider of Holdonfordearlife trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dived sharply left when it came off the bridle.

J.A. Powell, rider of Camilla Gherardini trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.

201H TaxAssist Irish EBF (Fillies) M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Benitoite trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left when it hit the front.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Justice Raymund Groarke,
Mr. Oliver Kearney,
Ms. Kate Horgan,
Mr. H.T. Hynes.



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


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