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Curragh 20th April 2024

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Quilieve (Late withdrawal) - €200.
Luke Comer, trainer of Cyprus Springs (Late withdrawal) - €200

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

N.G. McCullagh replaced R.P. Cleary on Solar Saving, trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 1)(Injured)
N.G. McCullagh replaced R.P. Cleary on Fiscal Rules, trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 3)(Injured)
N.G. McCullagh replaced R.P. Cleary on Johanna Whitty, trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 4)(Injured)
N.G. McCullagh replaced R.P. Cleary on Serious Challenge, trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 5)(Injured)
D.P. McDonogh replaced R.P. Cleary on Model Approach, trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 6)(Injured)
D.E. Sheehy replaced R.P. Cleary on Livingston Range, trained by R.Donohoe (Race 7)(Injured)

398A Nando Parrado Irish EBF M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Bleak Midwinter, ridden by W.M. Lordan, unplaced, Clouds Collide, ridden by A.J. Slattery, unplaced, and Zaynab, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A.J. Slattery stated that his mount raced very free and green early on and when he tried to take back, his mount failed to respond to his commands. W.M. Lordan stated that his mount was very green and leaned both left and right over the space of five strides despite his best efforts. D.P. McDonogh confirmed that he kept his racing line and did not contribute to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

398C Hytech EQ Ultra H'cap

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Spirit Genie, trained by Jennie Candlish (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference early in this race when turning into the straight. The Raceday Stewards reviewed this incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Current Option, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount kicked the back of the stalls when the gates opened.

398E Tote.ie Alleged Stakes

J. Kearney, rider of The Shadow Lingers, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset on the way to the start.

A representative of Luke Comer, trainer of The Shadow Lingers, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge burst a blood vessel in running.

398G Tote Never Beaten By SP H'cap

C.T. Keane, rider of Tough Talk, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was difficult on the way to the start.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Dagoda, trained by Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not get a clear run.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman), Mr. John McStay, Mr. John Martin-Smith, Mr. Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence, Mr. L Aspell.



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


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