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Leopardstown 26th December 2023

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

S. Fitzgerald replaced K.C. Sexton on Ragmans Corner, trained by Gerard Keane (Race 1)(unwell)
J.P. O'Sullivan replaced K.C. Sexton on O'Reilly (FR), trained by Peter Fahey (Race 2)(unwell)
B. Hayes replaced K.C. Sexton on Skippin Court, trained by Peter Fahey (Race 6)(unwell)
D.J. Gilligan replaced J.W. Kennedy on Fire Attack, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(unwell)

379A TRI Equestrian M'dn H'dle

A.P. Kelly, rider of Do The Math, trained by Shane Crawley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

A.P. Heskin, rider of Lieber Nicc, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Chatterbox, trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very green at the first few hurdles and ran around a bit.

379C Mercedes-Benz South Dublin Juvenile Hdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mighty Bandit, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have nasal discharge post race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Karia Des Blaises (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, confirmed to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very keen throughout and clipped a heel after the fifth hurdle.

379D This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Nov. H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last hurdle involving Ataboycharlie, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed first, and Woodstream Lad, ridden by C. Owens, placed second, where it appeared that contact was made on landing over the last hurdle. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Belgoprince (FR), trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Lazer Wolf, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very keen throughout.

379E Racing Post Novice S'chase

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

379F Racing Post H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at the final fence involving Path D'oroux (FR), ridden by K.M. Donoghue, who fell at the last and The Folkes Tiara, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed first. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, K.M. Donoghue stated that he had enough room on the approach to the final fence and that The Folkes Tiara jumped slightly left as his mount was taking off and following a mid-air collision his mount fell. He further added that he always had enough room to jump the last but for the unfortunate incident. Rachael Blackmore stated that she was unaware of a challenger on her inside as it was behind her and was satisfied that she had left enough room for that challenger. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider for the incident, they made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. T. Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. R. Ryan,
Mr. M. Magnier,
Mr. P. Law,
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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