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Roscommon 20th August 2024

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

N.M. Crosse rode Morning Approach (reserve) trained by W. McCreery (Race 5)
J. Cleary rode Figurehead (reserve) trained by Michael G. Cleary (Race 7)
C.T. Keane replaced J.A. Heffernan on Edge Of Darkness, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 1)(injured).
G.M. Ryan replaced J.A. Heffernan on Warrior Lion (GB), trained by Anthony McCann (Race 5)(injured).
W.J. Lee replaced J.A. Heffernan on Avondale, trained by Barry Connell (Race 7)(injured).
J. Cleary replaced T.R. Costello on Laurens Company, trained by Muredach Kelly (Race 1)(stewards permission).

242C Irish EBF Auction Series Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sugar Club, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D. McMonagle, rider of Sigh No More, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very green turning into the home straight.

242D Murray Ambulance (Fillies) M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Triangle D'or, trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got very tired on the ground.

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Approachwitcaution, trained by John Andrew Kinsella, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he had used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position for corrective purposes as he thought his mount was going to run out through the railing. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

242E Conor Cassidy Car Sales H'cap

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Gerard O'Leary, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sea Eagle (GB), placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Gerard O'Leary reported that his charge was forced to race too wide and never got competitive from a wide draw the last day and that todays better draw may have helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Givemehoperosa, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Givemehoperosa, trained by Jack W. Davison, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing and distressed post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately 200 yards from the finish involving Red Heel, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, and Bella Colombia, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fourth, where it appeared contact was made between the two horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

242G Sean Cleary Memorial H'cap

S. Foley, rider of Tujjaar (GB), trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very keen and stopped quickly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Donal Gavin (Chairman),
Mr. William Penrose,
Mr. Niall Rooney,
Mr. L. Aspell.



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


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