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Leopardstown 17th May 2024

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

Daniel McLoughlin, trainer of Solar Breeze (Off feed) - €200

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

K. G. Kennedy replaced M.W Hassett on Giuseppe Cassioli (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary (Race 3)(Stewards permission).
J. Cleary replaced M.W Hassett on You Owe Me Money, trained by Gerard O'Leary (Race 5)(Stewards permission)

124A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a five minute delay to this race

S. Foley, rider of Hotazhell (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Dahlia Noir, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and rolled around in the straight.

124C1 GAIN The Advantage Series H'cap

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Roderick (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slightly impeded five out. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Rock Etoile, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount anticipated the start.

124C2 GAIN The Advantage Series H'cap

The Raceday Stewards fined Adrian McGuinness, trainer, €65 for failing fit the declared visor to Skontonovski (GB), prior to entering the parade ring.

124D Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Encosta, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, Enthralling, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed sixth, and Mo Ghille Mar, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. T. Keane stated that he received bad interference and felt he was on the best horse. G. M. Ryan stated that he received bad interference from his right causing him to clip a heel and he felt he was lucky to stay up. K. G. Kennedy stated that his mount drifted left but he felt he had done all he could to prevent interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Mo Ghille Mar had caused interference to Encosta and Enthralling and as a result of this interference had improved its finishing position and they therefore demoted Mo Ghille Mar from first place and placed it behind Enthralling. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards amended the result to read as follows:

Amended Result:
First: Encosta
Second: Cleopatra's Needle
Third: You Owe Me Money
Fourth: Queenie St Clair
Fifth: Enthralling
Sixth: Mo Ghille Mar

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that K. G. Kennedy was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) they suspended K. G. Kennedy for seven racedays. K. G. Kennedy was accompanied at this enquiry by Mrs. John Harrington. Mr. Declan McCormack, Trainee Raceday Steward, attended this enquiry in an observatory capacity.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Mo Ghille Mar, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left in the last furlong and ran around under pressure.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Mrs John Harrington, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Mo Ghille Mar, placed first (placed sixth after demotion(see enquiry report)), as compared with its last run at Leopardstown on April seventh. Mrs. John Harrington, trainer, stated that the filly was found to have pulled muscles after her last run, which was reported to the IHRB office. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

S. Foley, rider of A Shin Undine, trained by G. Ahern, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle todays going.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Enthralling, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered very bad interference inside the last furlong.

124E Saval Beg Levmoss Stks

A.J. Slattery, rider of Sunchart (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

124F BoyleSports Apprentice H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Charlie Darling (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

J. Kearney, rider of Brave Thought, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

R. Whearty, rider of Charlie Darling (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of No Trouble, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left in the straight.

124G Women's Irish Network Lady Riders H'cap

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice T. Hunt (Chairman),

Ms. M. Osborne,

Mr. J. Tyrrell,

Mr. N. B. Wachman,

Mr. H. T. Hynes.



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


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