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Fairyhouse 16th January 2025

011A Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Beg. S'chase

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Thomas Cooper, trainer of Connors Cross, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Robert Tyner, trainer of Crecora Hills, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.W. Flanagan, rider of Luminous Light (GB), trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran keen early, jumped left throughout and came home well after making a mistake at the last. .

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence number five to be omitted from this race.

011B Book Your Easter Early Bird Hcap S'chase

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence number five to be omitted from this race.

The Raceday Stewards wished to interview Mr R. James, rider of Vaureal (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. As Mr. R. James was unavailable to attend the enquiry the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee to consider if there was a possible breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and R10.3(f)(force).

011C Easter Festival Rated Novice H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Goody Four Shoes, trained by Thomas Gibney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend turning into the straight involving Palamon, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, placed second, Find A Fortune, ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed first, and Goody Four Shoes, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed fourth, where it appeared Goody Four Shoes got tight for room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.Stone-Walsh said he was waiting for room before moving out. D.J. Gilligan said he kept his racing line around the bend. D.J. O'Keeffe said he had to take a check after getting tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D.J. Gilligan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number five to be omitted from this race.

011D Fairyhouse Racecourse Of Year M'dn H'dle

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number five to be omitted from this race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, R. Deegan, rider of Small Doses, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped raw, lost his position early and just stayed on past tired horses.

011E HAY 'How Are Ya' (Mares) M'dn H'dle

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number five to be omitted from this race.

011F Jump Into January M'dn H'dle

P.T. Enright, rider of Ellis Mor, trained by Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left.

011G Fairyhouse Support Treo Eile H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ivane (FR), trained by Ciaran Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Olord, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

E. Walsh, rider of Ivane (FR), trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action and pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. M.C. Hickey (Chairman), Mr. Roderick Ryan, Mr. Joe Collins, Mr. Edward Galvin, Mr. P.D. Deegan.



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