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Dundalk 1st April 2022

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

D.McMonagle replaced J. Coen on Sister Rosetta, trained by James McAuley (Race 2)(Intended mount was a non runner).

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W.J. Lee, rider of Carlotta trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went right on leaving the starting stalls and later on hung right off the bend into the straight.

L.F. Roche, rider of Drunk In Love trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount threw a buck after leaving the starting stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Queen Of Cartes, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Inflection Point trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left late in the race.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Nigg Bay trained by Muredach Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost a front shoe in running.

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The Stewards interviewed S.P. Davis, rider of Forge Road, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, S.P. Davis accepted that he had breached the whip guidelines for frequency by misjudgement and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.P. Davis was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration and pursuant to the provisions of R10(6)(a), the Stewards suspended S.P. Davis for six racedays.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Carnival Craft trained by Patrick J. McKenna, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly six furlongs from the finish.

J. Coen, rider of Lady Of Luxury trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled after four furlongs.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Nusra trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen and stopped quickly.

The Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of Movie King, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, R.C. Colgan stated that he had been mindful of the guidelines but he hit his mount once more when he felt him coming back under him close to the finish and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that R.C. Colgan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.C. Colgan for one raceday.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Artistic Work trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen during this race.

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L.T. McAteer, rider of City Angel trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel turning into the straight.

K.J. Leonard, rider of Forever My Girl trained by J.G. Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he was unseated when his mount reared up as the gates opened .

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D. McMonagle, rider of Coviglia trained by C. Moore, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran out of room about two furlongs from the finish and furthermore burst a blood vessel in running.

S. Foley, rider of Beleaguerment trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not move great during this race.

J. Kearney, rider of Eloy D'amerval trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Dark Street trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged to the right up the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Coviglia, trained by C. Moore, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood on the nostril when examined post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eloy D'amerval, trained by Andrew McNamara, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood on the nostril when examined post race.

The Stewards reviewed an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Eagle Terrace (GB), ridden by D. King, Coviglia, ridden by D.McMonagle and Pride Of Pimlico, ridden by R.P. Cleary, where it appeared that Coviglia ran short of room when racing between horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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Siobhan Rutledge, rider of New Moon Rising trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was checked in the straight.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Fox Fearless (GB) trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tight for room in the run to the finish.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Pale Ale trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount bolted going to the start and unseated the rider.

James J. Doyle, rider of Spirituoso (GB) trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left late in the race.

The Stewards enquired into incidents between the one furlong marker and the winning post involving Mosaaheb (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, Fox Fearless (GB), ridden by S.T. McCullagh, Persian Wolf, ridden by B.M. Coen and Spirituoso (GB), ridden by James J. Doyle, where it appeared Mosaaheb (GB) drifted left towards Persian Wolf and also took the racing line of Fox Fearless (GB) which checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S.T. McCullagh stated that his mount accelerated close to the line and had to check off the heels close to the finish when his racing line was taken. B.M. Coen stated that his mount followed Mosaaheb (GB) (J.M. Sheridan) when he began to drift left but received no interference. James J. Doyle stated that his mount which was wearing blinkers, followed Mosaaheb (GB) when he began to drift left but he straightened up close to the finish. J.M. Sheridan stated that his mount drifted left inside the final furlong without causing interference to Persian Wolf on his inner and straightened up close to the winning post. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found J.M. Sheridan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended him for one raceday and advised him to ride with more awareness. .

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. C. Cunningham (Chairman),

Mr. R. Macauley,

Mr. M. Magnier,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.



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


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