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Wexford 2nd July 2021

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

Neill McCluskey, trainer of My Wings (Transport difficulty) - €200

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

D.E. Mullins replaced T.N. Brett on Baile Mhuirne, trained by Ms Margaret Mullins (Race 1)(Traffic delay - Motorway accident))
S.D. Torrens replaced L.P. Dempsey on Timeaday, trained by Alan Donoghue (Race 1)(Traffic delay - Motorway accident)
K.J. Brouder rode Gendarme (reserve) , trained by Cathal Byrnes (Race 2)

172A visitwexford.ie M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Robin Scherbatsky, trained by M.F.Morris, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference on the final bend and again between the final hurdle and the winning post involving Mr Caplan, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed first and Quirt Evans, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S. Flanagan stated that his mount was intimidated off the final bend and later on from the final hurdle he felt that he was receiving pressure from Mr Caplan. K.M. Donoghue stated that his mount ran around at the final bend but without causing interference and later on from the final hurdle he had kept straight and received interference from Quirt Evans which was lying in on his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. Acting Stewards Mr. M. Hickey (Chairman) and Ms. M. Osbourne were unavoidably absent for this race and Mr. V. Connolly acted as the Chairman. Mr. Michael Murphy was appointed as a deputy onto the panel of Acting Stewards for this race. .

The Authorised representative for M.F.Morris, trainer of Robin Scherbatsky, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that their charge was showing signs that she may be coming into season post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Timeaday trained by Alan Donoghue was noted to have blood at the nostrils post race.

172C Cullen Mills Ballymurn M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined All About Joe, trained by C.A.Murphy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

172D BoyleSports App Beginners S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Poseidon, trained by Cathal Byrnes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.T. Enright, rider of Sky Marshal trained by Cathal Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the fourth last fence.

172E Support Local Stay Local Beginners S'ch

J.C. Gainford, rider of Fortune Street (FR) trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not jump with great fluency and was pulled up .

J.M. Moore, rider of Wolf Prince trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

172G Irish Injured Jockeys (M) INH Flat Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined She's A Cracker, trained by J.A.Berry, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on her right foreleg.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. M. Hickey (Chairman),

Ms. M. Osbourne,

Mr. V. Connolly,

Mr. L. Walsh.



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


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