Limerick 10th April 2025

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

D. King rode Read To Return (reserve) trained by A.J.Martin (Race 6).

077B Event Trax H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed R.P. Treacy, rider of Navy Waves, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for three racedays.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Tingarran Express, trained by Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his girth strap on his saddle snapped.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Who's In Midfield, trained by Shane Ryder, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

077C Locke Burger Novice H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Dancing Tree, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Its Not Over Yet, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was flat out on the run down the hill.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of The Dancing Tree, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly going to two out.

077D D & J Glazing (C & G) M'dn H'dle

P.T. Enright, rider of Burlington House (FR), trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early.

077E Ishka Irish Spring Water H'cap H'dle

C.P. McNamara, rider of My Friend The Wind, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action coming down the hill and was pulled up.

077G Irish Stall. Farms EBF (M) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the end of the back straight involving Hey Babbs, ridden by Mr J.P. Sutton, Kaleo Ametsa (FR), ridden by Ms A.M. Connolly, and Tomorrow At Dawn, ridden by Mr Alan O'Sullivan where it appeared Hey Babbs clipped a heel after getting tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. J.P. Sutton said he got pressure from his outside and clipped a heel as a result. Mr. Alan O'Sullivan and Ms. A.M. Connolly both felt they kept their line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy (Chairman), Ms. J. Farrell, Mr. J. Martin-Smith, Dr. T. McDonogh, Mr. H.T. Hynes.



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