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Downroyal 2nd June 2023

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

C.A.McBratney, trainer of Cocoplum (off feed) - €200

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

D.J. O'Keeffe rode Any Luck Colm (reserve) trained by C.A.McBratney (Race 6)
Mr. D. McGill replaced Miss A. McGuinness on Peppers Corner, trained by Patrick Eugene Turley (Race 7)(stood down)

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Mr O. McGill, rider of Supposedtobe, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got squeezed up badly coming to the second last.

J.B. Foley, rider of Master Splinter, trained by Mary Ellen Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

D.J Gilligan, rider of Valsorpresa (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's saddle slipped.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Atreides, ridden by R.J. Condon, placed third, and Master Splinter, ridden by J.B. Foley, placed second, where it appeared R.J. Condon had to check his mount. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.J. Condon stated that his mount jumped well and he was going for a gap but was not able to fill it. J.B. Foley stated that his mount hung badly left and he tried his best to keep him straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence,the Raceday Stewards were satisfied no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident coming to the second last hurdle involving Pro Bono, ridden by P.K. Donovan, placed first, Supposedtobe, ridden by Mr O. McGill, placed sixth, and Master Splinter, ridden by J.B. Foley, placed second, where it appeared they got tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that it was the fault of the loose horse coming in on the riders' ground and so no further action was warranted.

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Pahlavi, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran out and was then pulled up.

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B.W. Harvey, rider of Stadium Talk, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Noble Blue (FR), trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered at the third last.

N.J. Ryan, rider of Royal Class, trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung out under pressure.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Stadium Talk, trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined I Am Spider Man, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a slight bilateral nasal discharge.

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Dont Doubt Me, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

M.M. McDonagh, rider of I Am Spider Man, trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

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J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of I Don't Get It, trained by Neill McCluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was reluctant to jump off.

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Mr L.J. Carberry, rider of One For Mick, trained by James Andrew Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout this race.

Mr J.C. Barry, rider of Wild Mandate, trained by Mark Michael McNiff, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green off the last bend.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. David McCorkell,
Rev. Colin Hall-Thompson,
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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