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Kilbeggan 8th July 2022

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

Barry Connell, trainer of Helios Smart (FR) (Off feed) - €200

187A KilbegganRaces.com (Mares) M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Walk On The Moone, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. H. T. Hynes, that P.T. Smithers, rider of Angelsworknovrtime, had failed to weigh in after this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he had failed to present himself to weigh in and apologised for his actions. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 230, disqualified Angelsworknovrtime from sixth place. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that P. T. Smithers was in breach of Rule 227 and Rule 230 and having considered P. T. Smithers' record in this regard the Stewards suspended P. T. Smithers for two racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee.

P. Townend, rider of Walk On The Moone trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Stewards requested a report from C. O'Keeffe, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kilbarry Chianti, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. C. O.'Keeffe stated that his charge did not handle the heavy ground at Cork last time out. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

187B Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Folkes Tiara, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

G.P. Brouder, rider of Whatdoyawanttoknow trained by Mary Ellen Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout and dived in to its right after the second last.

The Stewards requested a report from Mary Ellen Doyle, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Whatdoyawanttoknow, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Shane Butler, Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned stated that the application of the first time tongue tie coupled with a return to the easifix hurdles, over which he schools at home, had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

187C Follow Kilbeggan On Twitter H'cap H'dle

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stage of this race involving Petrol Head, ridden by D.N. Russell, placed second, and Sargent Lightfoot, ridden by D.F. O'Regan, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. N. Russell stated that there was minor interference when they briefly made contact. D, F. O'Regan stated that he maintained his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while Sargent Lightfoot had caused minor interference to Petrol Head, he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Ilikedwayurthinkin trained by Gavin Cromwell was found to be lame on its left fore post race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Anthony Ryan (Chairman),

Justice Raymond Groarke,

Mr. Philip Myerscough,

Mr. P. D. Matthews.



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


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