The Raceday Stewards granted a request from H.D. McGuigan, trainer of Army Of India, for an additional ten minutes to present the animal for identification by an IHRB official, as provided for under the provisions of Rule 90(i).
029C View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium H'capC. Horgan, rider of Next Week, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dwelt in the stalls.
029D Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk RaceThe Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Sir Sagacious, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed second, Go Girl Go, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed sixth, and Tranquil Steps, ridden by M.P. Sheehy, placed fifth, where it appeared Mikey Sheehy had to steady his mount for a few strides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
J.A. Powell, rider of Go Girl Go, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.
029E2 Dundalkstadium.com Apprentice H'capThe Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident just after the turn into the straight involving Trishuli River, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed fourth and Kudbegood, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that he went for a gap. J.A. Powell stated that he went for the same gap but accepted that interference occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.A. Powell to be in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard (fourth offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for twelve days.
029F View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium H'capJ.M. Sheridan, rider of Ransom (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went a bit left in straight.
Adam Caffrey, rider of Exquisite Acclaim, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right up the straight.
D.P. McDonogh, rider of Comfort Line, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
029G Find Us On Facebook @dundalkstadium HcpJ.A. Heffernan, rider of Hi Sur Multi (GB), trained by Paul Traynor, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a little under pressure.
S. Foley, rider of Wishes And Dreams, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a little when he hit the front.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R. Dore (Chairman),
Mr. J. McStay,
Mr. N. McGrath,
Mr. S. Collins,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
The Raceday Stewards used there powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr Dominic O'Meara as security officer for this meeting.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.