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Dundalk 24th March 2023

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

N.M. Crosse rode Canning (reserve) trained by Luke Comer (Race 2)
G.F. Carroll rode Eruption (reserve) trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 4)
D.W. O'Connor rode Gidwa (reserve) trained by John C. McConnell (Race 4)
J. Coen rode Marino Point (reserve) trained by Luke Comer (Race 5)
D.P. McDonogh rode Boadicea Belle (reserve) trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 8)

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Collective Power, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference upon leaving the stalls.

J.A. Powell, rider of Daintree, trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference upon leaving the stalls.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race

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J. Cleary, rider of Oranmore, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount keen to the first bend.

R. Whearty, rider of Ballycommon Chapel, trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Supreme Law, trained by Matthew J. Smith, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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Adam Caffrey, rider of Bowerman (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Roman Bull, trained by Michael William O'Meara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

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R.P. Cleary, rider of Un Bacio Ancora, trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried wide into the straight.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Poet's Pride (GB), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen and was carried wide turning into the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving My Little Tip, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed fourth, Hero Of The Hour (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed first, and Kuwait Direction, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed third, where it appeared Hero Of The Hour had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.M. Sheridan stated that he followed the racing line of the horse in front of him. C.D. Hayes stated that he had to check off heels when Kuwait Direction switched left. G.M. Ryan stated he manouvered left and was aware that Hero Of The Hour was inside him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any individual rider and took no further action.

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The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.E. Sheehy, rider of Artemis Jones, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D.E. Sheehy was in breach of Rule 211 and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

J. Kearney, rider of So Messi, trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

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The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.C. Persse, rider of Apprentice, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.C. Persse was in breach of Rule 211 and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays.

J.A. Powell, rider of Havana Notion (GB), trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keen and hung left.

C.T. Keane, rider of Memorial Verse, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

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Adam Caffrey, rider of Exquisite Acclaim, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung slightly left in the straight.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Ampeson (GB), trained by Patrick J. McKenna, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount moved poorly throughout.

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N.M. Crosse, rider of Try Hard (GB), trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Try Hard (GB), trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R. Dore (Chairman),
Ms. M. Cosgrave,
Mr. N. McGrath,
Mr. A. Ring.



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


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