Downpatrick 7th August 2022

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230A Congratulations (M) Mdn Hdle

A.P. Kelly, rider of Some Say Theatre trained by Victor Wilson, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Some Say Theatre, trained by Victor Wilson, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

230B Randox Health Rated H'dle

D.E. Mullins, rider of Dollar Value (USA), trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was reluctant to jump off at the start of this race.

230C Speckled Hen H'cap H'dle

R. Deegan, rider of Shannon Gray trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump from her inside approaching the last hurdle.

The Stewards enquired into an incident after the second last hurdle involving Alexharwill, ridden by T.N. Brett, Darkest Hour, ridden by P.T. Enright, Shannon Gray, ridden by R. Deegan, and Carlotalin, ridden by Thomas Reilly where it appeared that Alexharwill got tight for room on the inner. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Thomas Reilly stated that his mount jumped a little to the left and was making her way back to the rail when she was tightened between horses. R. Deegan stated that he had received a little bump earlier but had no problem at this point of the race. P.T. Enright stated that he was aware of Carlotalin on his inner and felt some contact from her. T.N. Brett stated that Carlotalin had jumped to the left and he took the opportunity of going through on her inner but got crossed when that animal made her way back towards the running rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one hundred and fifty yards from the finish involving Alexharwill, ridden by T.N. Brett, and Darkest Hour, ridden by P.T. Enright where it appeared that Alexharwill got tight for room when racing nearest to the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, P.T. Enright stated that he did not feel any pressure from his inside. T.N. Brett stated that he had jumped the final hurdle upsides Darkest Hour and his mount had never left the running rail. He added that there was a gap to make a challenge but it tightened. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise P.T. Enright to ride with more awareness with regard to a challenger on his inner.

230D Tote Always SP Or Better (M) H'cap Hdle

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Motown Maggie trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the second last hurdle.

230E Magners Irish Cider M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Westcoastinformant, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

230F Balloo H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rubiana, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Stewards interviewed J.J. Slevin, rider of Gibbet Hill, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.J. Slevin accepted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that J.J. Slevin was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended J.J. Slevin for two racedays .

230G Hat & Accessories Style Award Flat Race

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final one hundred and fifth yards involving Moonovercloon, ridden by Mr J. Kelly Smith, placed second, Nottodaybobo, ridden by Mr H.C. Swan, placed third, and Moon Rise Beauty (FR), ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr J. Kelly Smith stated that he got a bit tight for room on the inner and momentarily stopped riding which may have cost him the race. Mr H.C. Swan stated that his mount was hanging into the rail when a gap appeared but he hadn't the pace to take it and switched out to challenge. Mr P.W. Mullins stated that his mount was hanging under the whip and he had corrected her on three occasions by steering her off Moonovercloon. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Robert Steele (Chairman),

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. J.T.R. McCoy,

Mr. P. Deegan.



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