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Gowranpark 7th May 2025

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

G.M. Ryan replaced R.P. Whelan on Qvee, trained by Tracey Collins (Race 1)(injured).
G.M. Ryan replaced R.P. Whelan on Limestone Red, trained by Tracey Collins (Race 8)(injured).

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W.J. Lee, rider of Rock Solid Spirit, trained by Patrick J. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

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The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Ameerat Jumaira (GB), trained by Jack W. Davison, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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S. Foley, rider of Sea The Lady (FR), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never picked up in the straight.

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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at around the furlong pole involving Crystal Ball, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed fifth, Joyful Princess, ridden by S. Foley, placed third, and Tswalu, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred and subsequently D. McMonagle's whip appeared to have made contact with Joyful Princes. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D. McMonagle, rider of Tswalu, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, confirmed to the Raceday Stewards that his whip may have unintentionally connected with the horse on his inner when that animal came towards him in the closing stages.

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The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Patrick Magee, trainer of Handmedownmybible, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with Rule 90(i).

J. Cleary, rider of Therussiancomposer (GB), trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran up on heels turning in.

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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Harry The Rogue, ridden by S. Coen, placed fifth, Higher Kingdom (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, and So Messi, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Harry The Rogue, ridden by S. Coen, placed fifth, and Suityourselfboss, ridden by M.W Hassett, unplaced, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M.W. Hassett said his mount was hanging right but when he applied the whip his mount changed legs and went left but he felt he corrected her as quick as possible. S. Coen said he had to take a check when his line was taken. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined May Night (GB), trained by S.M. Duffy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Harseva, trained by Patrick Magee, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a haematoma on its left hip and a wound on its left hind pastern.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Higher Kingdom (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got very upset in stalls.

R. Whearty, rider of Harseva, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly and never travelled.

M.W. Hassett, rider of Suityourselfboss, trained by Michael J. Browne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around under pressure.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of So Messi, trained by T.G. McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

Jessica O'Gorman, rider of Gianh River, trained by P.G. Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her saddle slipped.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. D. Hickey (Chairman),
Mrs. C. Corballis,
Mr. J. Martin-Smith,
Mr. S. Rafter,
Mr. L. Walsh.



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


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