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Sligo 5th May 2024

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Ian Patrick Donoghue, trainer of Nelliestar (off feed) - €200

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

Siobhan Rutledge replaced D.P. McDonogh on Eruption, trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 3)(unwell).
S. Foley replaced D.P. McDonogh on Jlow, trained by C.W.J. Farrell (Race 7)(unwell).
B.M. Coen replaced D.P. McDonogh on No Niki No, trained by Eoghan Joseph O'Neill (Race 5)(unwell).

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Katie Bairdie, trained by J.A.Stack, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Girl Of Sardinia, trained by D.J. Bunyan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, A.J. Slattery, rider of Katie Bairdie, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away and felt she didn't handle the track at times.

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R.P. Whelan, rider of Gift Of Life, trained by C. Moore, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left on leaving the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn for home involving Silky Suilleabhain, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, and Thrifty Of Digby, ridden by S. Foley, placed fourth, where it appeared Silky Suilleabhain became unbalanced rounding the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards informed J.A.Stack, trainer, that Bright Lightening (GB), would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards advised C. Moore, trainer of Gift Of Life that a repeat performance from his charge, who veered left after leaving the stalls and unseated the rider, may render the animal liable to a suspension in the future.

R. Whearty, rider of Silky Suilleabhain, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount became unbalanced on the home turn.

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The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Matthew J. Smith, trainer of Eruption for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Redshore City, trained by Natalia Lupini, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Sneddy Eddie, trained by Mark Michael McNiff, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the home straight.

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The Raceday Stewards granted a request from John C. McConnell, trainer of Hangry for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the back straight involving Hangry, ridden by D.A Kidd, brought down, Circus Act, ridden by J. Kearney, unplaced, Neddies Boy, ridden by M.W Hassett who fell, and Kashi (FR), ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, unplaced, where it appeared Neddies Boy clipped a heel and fell. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.A. Kidd stated that he was brought down and had no time to react. M.W. Hassett stated that his mount was travelling well in mid divison when the two horses in front of him came close together and he clipped a heel. He further added that he did not want the gap that was in front of him and he was never in it. J. Kearney stated that his mount drifted a small bit right under pressure. C.J. MacRedmond stated that he felt he kept a straight line the whole way. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grann's Boy, trained by H.Rogers, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined God Knows, trained by Richard Brabazon, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Belhaven, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed first, and Narlita (GER), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed sixth, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Anjah trained by H.D. McGuigan was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

J. Kearney, rider of Patrick Street (GB), trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Saffronandblue, trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

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S. Foley, rider of Jlow, trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen and never handled the track.

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. Donal Gavin,
Mr. Derek Pugh,
Mr. P. Deegan

Prior to this fixture, Sligo Racecourse informed the IHRB that due to operational reasons the distances for all races at this fixture had been wheel measured.



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


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