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Leopardstown 18th July 2024

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

John S. O'Donoghue, trainer of Majestic Wave (GB) (off feed) - €200

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

Dylan Brown - McMonagle replaced D.P. McDonogh on Without Words (USA), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 5)(intended mount a non runner)
Siobhan Rutledge replaced K.G. Kennedy on Hasten Slowly, trained by John C. McConnell (Race 8)(intended mount a non runner)

200A Irish EBF Median Sires Series M'dn

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, L.T. McAteer, rider of East Hampton (GB), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount took a false step close to the line.

200B Irish EBF Auction Series M'dn

W.J. Lee, rider of Fairhaven, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a check early in the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Let Her Cook, trained by William Harvey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount took a keen hold early on which resulted in clipping a heel independently. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the incident and were satisfied no further action was warranted.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Churchill Gale, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green early on and got lit up as a result of the horses on either side of him running keen.

200C Aer Lingus College Football Appr. H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Alessia Fernanda, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, Roman Harry, ridden by R.M Mulligan, unplaced and Clarinbridge, ridden by Amy Jo Hayes, unplaced, where it appeared Roman Harry received a bump. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J.G. Ryan stated that he edged out for a gap that was there, but on straightening up it closed and he had to check. Amy Jo Hayes stated that a gap had appeared that she could fill and felt she kept straight in doing so . R.M. Mulligan stated that he received a little pressure from his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Shoot To Kill, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unruly in the stalls and jumped awkwardly.

200E Meld Stakes

S. Foley, rider of Bold Discovery (USA), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false three furlongs out and lost his action momentarily.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from A.P.O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Diego Velazquez, placed first, as compared with its recent run. Chris Armstrong, Authorised Rep, for the trainer reported that a drop in trip and class brought about the improvement. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation.

200F Dublin To Bahrain H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the last furlong involving Longbourn, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, placed first, and Old Faithful (FR), ridden by R.L. Moore, placed second, where it appeared both horses drift and slight contact was made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Slieve Binnian, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

200G Lyra At Bulmers Live At Leopardstow M'dn

D. McMonagle, rider of Bladon, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jinked in after the road crossing.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. T. Breen (Chairman),
Mr. P. Law,
Mr. J. Tyrrell,
Mr. J. Reardon,
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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