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Downroyal 21st June 2025

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

Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Glen To Glen (declared in error) - €200
M.M. Rice, trainer of Picpoul (off feed) - €200
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Palmezzano (going) - €200
Natalia Lupini, trainer of Colpe Cross (GB) (going) - €200

169B Weatherbys Digital Solutions H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Angelo Pio, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, placed first, and Paddydaddy, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.F. Carroll stated that his mount received a bump which he felt cost him the race. S.T. McCullagh stated that his mount was having a look at the winning post but he corrected him immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action. Mr. Robert Steele recused himself from this enquiry.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Angelo Pio, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jinked left at the winning post.

169C Mongey Communications H'cap

P. McGettigan, rider of Camachero, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

169D BoyleSports Ir. EBF Ulster Oaks (F) Hcap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Royal Entry, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed first, Lady Lunette, ridden by J. Kearney, placed second, and Sound Of Lightning (GB), ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed third, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.M. Lordan stated that his mount had ran its race and suffered little interference. J. Kearney stated that his mount slightly rolled to its left but he corrected her immediately. W.J. Lee stated that he kept a relatively straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

W.J. Lee, rider of Royal Entry, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount edged slightly right late on.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Sound Of Lightning (GB), trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a little bit tight but there wasn't much in it.

169E BoyleSports Ulster Derby

G.M. Ryan, rider of Kilmeaden, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right throughout.

169F Mount Charles H'cap

Adam Caffrey, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right for the last three furlongs.

169G Eventco Marquees M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Stariam, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a small wound on its left fore having struck into itself but to be otherwise post race normal.

S. Foley, rider of Stariam, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too free.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Joe Collins,
Mr. Robert Steele,
Ms. Mary Cosgrave,
Mr. H. Hynes.



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


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