Limerick 27th May 2022

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

S D Torrens replaced J.C. Gainford on Brog Ahaon, trained by Moses McCabe (Race 1)(stood down)
D F O'Regan replaced J.C. Gainford on Calagogo, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 3)(stood down)
D E Mullins replaced C.P. McNamara on Groveman (GB), trained by E. McNamara (Race 3)(unwell)
I J Power replaced C.P. McNamara on Meehall, trained by E. McNamara (Race 4)(unwell)
Brian Hayes replaced J.C. Gainford on Mezyan (FR), trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 4)(stood down)
D E Mullins replaced J.C. Gainford on Balinaboola Steel, trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 7)(stood down)

135A Broadford H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blackjack Boy, trained by E. McNamara, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have sustained a wound to his medial right hind cannon and left fore fetlock.

D.J. McInerney, rider of Butte Montana trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly throughout and was subsequently pulled up.

The Stewards requested a report from Moses McCabe, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Brog Ahaon, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Tipperary on the 5th May when finishing thirteenth of seventeen finishers. Moses McCabe reported that his charge had been off the track since September 2020 when making his reappearance at Tipperary. On that day the gound had been watered and his charge struggled on the good to yielding surface. Today he appreciated the good fast ground and in his opinion this was the contributing factor to his victory. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

135B Irish Stallion Farms EBF (M) S'chase

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: + 1 min

The Stewards reviewed an incident jumping the last two fences involving Gin On Lime (FR), ridden by Rachael Blackmore and Say Goodbye, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, where it appeared both came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

135C McMahons Building Supplies Beg. S'chase

P.K. Donovan, rider of Ferdia trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference going to the second last fence and was bumped in the air at the same fence. The Stewards subsequently reviewed this incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Stewards enquired into an incident after the last fence involving Fakiera (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, Ferdia, ridden by P K Donovan, and Il Courra, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, where it appeared that Ferdia may have suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, P J O'Hanlon, stated that he only felt minimum interference. J W Kennedy stated that he was just in front of Ferdia when his own mount drifted right after the last fence when he used his whip in his left hand. He added that his mount was lairy, wore cheek pieces today and he corrected him as quickly as he could. P K Donovan stated that his mount received interference in the air at the last fence and was unable to accelerate later when the gap appeared to challenge. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.W. Kennedy was in breach of Rule 214 by riding carelessly. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned J.W. Kennedy on this occasion.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: +2

135D Jim Ryan Racecourse Services H'cap S'ch

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Stormy Master trained by Ray Hackett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount broke a blood vessel.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Stormy Master trained by Ray Hackett was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: +2

135E Patrickswell Beginners S'chase

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: +2 min

C. Brassil, rider of Pat's Pick trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not travel or jump on todays going.

135F Adare Handicap S'chase

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Trickey Trix trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled throughout this race.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays: +2

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Peter Allen (Chairman),
Mr. John Martin-Smith,
Mr. John Maguire,
Dr. Tom McDonogh,
Mr. C. J. Sweeney.



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