Sligo 1st May 2022

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

R.C. Colgan rode The Peckhampouncer (reserve), trained by D. Broad (Race 3)
R.P. Cleary rode Cometh The Man (reserve), trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 3)
N.M. Crosse rode Oneofararekind (reserve), trained by Michael J. Browne (Race 4)
James J. Doyle rode More Tart (reserve), trained by T. Hogan (Race 4)
D.J. Gilligan rode Sicario (reserve), trained by Mark Michael McNiff (Race 5)

101A Tote Always SP Or Better (Fillies) M'dn

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Chestnutter, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Lady Arwen, ridden by L.T. McAteer and Tiny Bit, ridden by J. Coen, where it appeared that Lady Arwen got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.M. Ryan stated that he had maintained a straight line and only suffered slight interference for a stride. L.T. McAteer stated that things got a bit tight and his mount also rolled around slightly. J. Coen stated that his mount was outpaced early but was staying on well so he went for the same gap as Mr. McAteer but then took back out of it. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental in nature and they took no further action. Mrs. E. O'Farrell accompanied J. Coen at this enquiry.

101B Tote Guarantee Median Auction M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined El Magnifique, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

101C1 SP Or Better Guaranteed Hotel H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined We're On The Way, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

M.A. Gallagher, rider of We're On The Way trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount emptied two furlongs out.

101C2 SP Or Better Guaranteed Hotel H'cap

J. Cleary, rider of Hands Down trained by C. Moore, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Calibrachoa trained by M.A. Cahill, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Oneofararekind trained by Michael J. Browne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

101D Tote Win Never Beaten Apprentice H'cap

The Stewards interviewed D.J. Gilligan, rider of Sicario, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.J. Gilligan was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered D.J. Gilligan's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion. D.J. Gilligan was accompanied at this enquiry by Mrs. E. O'Farrell.

J.A. Powell, rider of Tronador trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and never travelled.

101E Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

W.J. Lee, rider of Rosscarbery (GER) trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right in the closing stages.

J.A. Powell, rider of Cleopatra's Needle trained by H. Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount travelled well but never picked up.

101F Ir. Stallion Farms EBF Med. Auct. M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Notwithstanding, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. Colm O'Flaherty (Chairman),
Mr. Derek Pugh,
Mr. Peter Allen,
Mr. H.T. Hynes.



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