Galway 29th July 2022

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

Emmet Mullins, trainer of Thousand Tears (Ran yesterday)(Wednesday) - €200.

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

Sam Ewing replaced J.C. Gainford on Politicise, trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 1)(stood down)
R. Deegan rode The Dabbler (reserve) trained by Liam P Cusack (Race 3)
R.C. Colgan rode Shebiyra (reserve) trained by Paul W. Flynn (Race 5)
N.M. Crosse rode Portville (reserve) trained by Kieran P. Cotter (Race 6)
N.M. Crosse rode Portville (reserve) trained by Kieran P. Cotter (Race 6)

217A Guinness Galway Tribes H'cap H'dle

P. Townend, rider of Tempo Chapter Two trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never jumped or travelled and was pulled up.

217B James's Gate Irish EBF Med. Auction M'dn

R.P. Whelan, rider of Thunderbear trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount wandered a little under pressure.

S. Foley, rider of Roman Hands trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green throughout and had a good look around.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Samantha Maguire trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had to check inside the last furlong.

The Stewards interviewed S. Foley, rider of Roman Hands, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount was very green which had contributed to his over use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that S. Foley was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays.

217D Guinness H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ruler Legend, trained by J.A.Stack, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

217E Guinness Irish EBF (Fillies) M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Honeycomb, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Honeycomb, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was struck into from behind.

217F Arthur Guinness H'cap

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of The Pargey Bee trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got a bump leaving the stalls.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. John O'Shaughnessy, Mr. Peter. M. Allen, Mr. Donal H. Gavin, Mr. P.D. Deegan.



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