The following trainer was fined €200 for the non-notification of a Veterinary Certificate in accordance with the provisions of Rule 194 (v) (vi):- Mr. T. Stack for Your Pal Tal (GB) (lame) at the Curragh on 30th June.
Gowran Park Meeting, 3rd July 2012
161B jogforjockeys.ie Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving the winner Balladiene, ridden by R.P. Whelan, Daring Man, ridden by R. Coakley, placed third, and Fit The Cove, ridden by D.M. Grant, placed fourth, after it appeared that the latter suffered interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned in the presence of Mr. D.W. Cullen, trainer, representing Mr. K.J. Condon, trainer, and master of R. Coakley.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Daring Man had improved his finishing position in relation to Fit The Cove as a result of this interference and they therefore amended the result to read as follows: First: Balladiene, Second: Jumbo Steps, Third: Fit The Cove, Fourth: Daring Man.
The Stewards were also of the opinion that R. Coakley was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having taken his good record in this regard into account, they therefore severely cautioned him.
161E Kilkenny Handicap & The Stewards interviewed C.D. Hayes, rider of the winner Potomac, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that C.D. Hayes was in breach of Regulation 10 3 (f) in that he had used his whip with excessive force and frequency, and Regulation 10 3 (g) in that he had used his whip with his arm above shoulder height. The Stewards therefore suspended him for two race days (17th and 18th July) and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E. for a one day tuition on correct use of the whip.
161G Freshford Handicap & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Hurricane Sky, trained by Mr. Charles O’Brien, was found to be post race normal.
Leopardstown Meeting, 5th July 2012
163C Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Snow Queen, trained by Mr. A.P. O’Brien, was found to be post race normal.
163D John Boyle Memorial Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final 200 yards involving the winner Little Arrows, ridden by S. Foley, Valbucca, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed second, and Man Of Erin, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed third.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. The Stewards did, however, consider that S. Foley had ridden carelessly (Rule 214) and they therefore suspended him for two race days (19th and 21st July).
The Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding the unseating of L.F. Roche from his mount Nanotech soon after the start in the area of the marker poles.
Evidence was heard from L.F. Roche (Drawn 3), K.J. Manning, rider of Naoise (Drawn 2), unplaced, and D.M. Grant, rider of Fit The Cove (Drawn 5), placed fourth.
In his evidence D.M. Grant admitted that he edged across a little before the marker poles while being aware of horses on his inside. K.J. Manning felt that he was onto the rails quickly and did not make any manoeuvre. L.F. Roche stated that he felt he was pushed out slightly by Naoise which left him on the heels of Fit The Cove with whom his mount clipped heels and he was unseated.
Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D.M. Grant was guilty of careless riding by virtue of being in breach of the marker pole instruction. Having taken his excellent record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended him for two race days (19th and 21st July).
163F Cross Charity Handicap & B.A. Curtis, rider of King Of Oriel, trained by Mr. Donal Kinsella, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden off the pace to get the trip, but lugged in up the straight and should benefit from a drop back in trip to 10 furlongs.
The Stewards fined Mr. S. Curling, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Ballochroy in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.
Mr. Joseph G. Murphy, trainer of Zemario, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Friday 6th July that his charge was found to have a fibrillating heart beat immediately post race.
163G Leopardstown Club Membership (Q.R) Maiden & The Stewards interviewed Mr. S.P. Byrne, rider of the winner Oilily, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Byrne was in breach of Regulation 10(3)(f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency and they therefore cautioned him.
The Stewards interviewed Mr. M. Fahey, rider of Greenbelt Star (GB), placed fourth, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Fahey was in breach of Regulation 10(3)(f) in that he had used his whip with excessive force and frequency and they therefore suspended him for two race days (19th and 20th July).
Bellewstown Meeting, 6th July 2012
165B Heineken Inter Vintners Pub Challenge Race Nite Handicap & The Stewards informed Mr. Thomas McGivern, trainer of Fiona’s Spirit, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.
165C Fast Shipping Ireland Handicap & F. Lynch, rider of Bogini, trained by Mr. M.D. O’Callaghan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran flat in this race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Bogini was found to be post race normal.
165D Essential Drogheda Magazine Maiden & The Stewards granted permission for both this race and the Meath Farm Machinery (Q.R) Race to be started by tape (not from stalls) due to ground conditions.
Bellewstown Meeting, 7th July 2012
The Stewards fined the following trainer €200 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. Donal Kinsella for Academic Accolade (GB) (declared in error).
166A Buck Mooneys Maiden Hurdle & K.M. Donoghue, rider of Doctor Wayward, trained by Mr. M.V. Manning, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was pulled up lame after the final hurdle.
166E Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend past the stand on the first circuit involving Special Bar, ridden by M.W. Bowes, Definite Ridge, ridden by A.P. Heskin, Monahullan Prince (GB), ridden by D.J. Benson, and Annie Alainn, ridden by M.A. Enright, all unplaced, after it appeared that interference had taken place.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found that any interference which occurred was caused by general bunching and they therefore took no further action.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Special Bar, trained by Mr. Michael O’Hare, was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
166F O’Neills Sports Club Challenge Handicap Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Charleville (GB), trained by Mr. Barry T. Murphy, was found to be distressed and was blowing hard post race.
Mr. Patrick Allen, trainer of Truxton King, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not act on today’s ground.
Bellewstown Meeting, 8th July 2012
The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: M.M. Monaghan rode College Sam (reserve), trained by Mr. D.J. Barry (third race) and F. Lynch rode Duchamp Jack (reserve), trained by Mr. D. Broad (fourth race).
The Stewards fined the following trainer €400 in respect of his non-runner: Mr. T.J. O’Mara for Rosmuck (withdrawn by Order of the Stewards – no show).
167A Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Catch A Peach, trained by Ms. Joanna Morgan, and ridden by P.J. Smullen.
Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned.
In his evidence P.J. Smullen stated that his instructions were to sit on the heels of the leaders, get his mount settled and finish as best as he could. He stated that the filly is small and weak and that on today’s testing ground she began to struggle after three furlongs. He said that she ran green around the turn and lost her position and was struggling turning into the straight. Thereafter he said he rode his mount home as best as he could considering how she travelled in the testing conditions. In conclusion he stated that if he was any harder on her or resorted to the whip she would have fallen in a hole and finished further behind.
In her evidence Ms. Morgan confirmed the instructions and stated that her charge is a weak filly who is a poor eater. She said she was not sure before the race if the filly would handle today’s conditions but she needed to find out for sure. The fact that the horse did not handle the conditions was confirmed to her by today’s rider. She also stated that the filly was headstrong and given all these factors, expressed satisfaction with the ride.
The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer which stated that Catch A Peach was excitable, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered by both trainer and rider and took no further action.
167B Tote Jackpot Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the road crossing in the home straight involving Lady Lyrath, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, and Irish Reel, ridden by P.J. Smullen, placed third, after it appeared that the latter suffered interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while interference did take place, they could not be satisfied that Lady Lyrath had improved her finishing position in relation to Irish Reel as a result of this interference. The Stewards therefore made no alteration to the Judge’s placings.
The Stewards were, however, of the opinion that G.F. Carroll was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having taken his record in this regard into account, they therefore suspended him for two race days (23rd and 25th July).
£167D Collierstown Handicap & The Stewards granted permission for both this race and the Panda (Q.R) Handicap to be started by flag (not from stalls) due to ground conditions.
167E jogforjockeys.ie Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after jumping the second last hurdle involving the winner Discoteca (GB), ridden by K.M. Donoghue, and Dibella, ridden by E.J. McNamara, placed second, after it appeared that Discoteca (GB) suffered slight interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised E.J. McNamara to ride with more care in future.
167G Panda (Q.R) Handicap & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving the winner One Cool Shabra, ridden by Mr. R.P. Treacy, Deutschland (USA), ridden by Mr. A.T. Madden, placed second, and Chicago, ridden by Miss S. O’Brien, placed third, after it appeared that Deutschland (USA) suffered interference.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while interference did take place, they could not be satisfied that One Cool Shabra had improved his finishing position in relation to Deutschland (USA) as a result of this interference. The Stewards therefore made no alteration to the Judge’s placings.
The Stewards were, however, of the opinion that Mr. Treacy was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden improperly and they therefore suspended him for 14 race days (22nd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th July, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 11th August). In addition, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. Treacy was also in breach of Regulation 10 in that he had used his whip improperly and with excessive force and frequency. The Stewards therefore suspended him for a further seven race days (12th, 16th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 26th and 30th August) and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E. for a one day tuition on proper race riding and proper use of the whip.
Limerick Meeting, 8th July 2012
The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: The following riders replaced M.P. Butler (injured):- D.N. Russell rode Satu, trained by Mr. Eoin Doyle (second race) and M.J. Ferris rode Alf Wright, trained by Mr. Eoin Doyle (third race); R.M. Power rode Lord Of Isenay (FR) (reserve), trained by Mr. J.T.R. Dreaper (first race); A.P. Heskin replaced I.J. Power (Stewards permission) on Coffey’s Pub, trained by Mr. F. Costello (third race); N.P. Madden rode Twelve Gold Bars (reserve), trained by Mr. J.A. Nash (third race); D.J. Condon replaced N.J. O’Shea (unwell) on Stranger In Moscow, trained by Mr. I. Madden (fourth race); B.J. Cooper replaced R.M. Power (unwell) on River Liane (FR), trained by Mr. Thomas Gibney (sixth race); B.J. Cooper replaced M.A. Enright (his mount at Bellewstown a non-runner), trained by Mr. D.T. Hughes (fifth race) and Mr. G.M. Mangan rode Tullydonnell Flyer (See enquiry), trained by Mr. John Patrick Ryan (eighth race).
168A Bet On-Course With Tote Maiden Hurdle & P.T. Enright, rider of Saddleoncemore, trained by Mr. Shane Gerard Joyce, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount finished lame. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Saddleoncemore was found to be lame post race.
168C Hermitage Green Play Live 26th July Handicap Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Dingaling, trained by Mr. Michael Hourigan, was found to be blowing hard post race.
168F www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Steeplechase & T.J. Doyle, rider of Queen Of Cool, trained by Mr. Timothy Doyle, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped carefully, but missed the fourth last fence. He also reported that his mount struggled to travel up with the field, but stayed on well at the finish.
168G(i) Greenmount Conference Centre Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Division One) & Mr. Peter Maher, trainer of Wicklow Whizz, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge hung badly.
The Stewards fined Mr. D. Dorgan, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Molorita, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer’s written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.
The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the final furlong involving the winner Magic Vixen, ridden by Mr. P.W. Mullins, and Shinahwil, ridden by Mr. J.C. Barry, placed second.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. The Stewards did, however, advise Mr. Mullins to ride with more care in future.
168G(ii) Greenmount Conference Centre Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Division Two) & The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving the winner Izabelle Amie, ridden by Mr. J.J. Burke, and Queen Of The Hill (FR), ridden by Mr. M.J. O’Connor, placed second, after it appeared that interference had taken place.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. The Stewards did, however, advise Mr. Burke to ride with more care in future.
The Stewards interviewed Mr. M.J. O’Connor, rider of Queen Of The Hill (FR), placed second, concerning his use of the whip.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found that Mr. O’Connor was in breach of Regulation 10 3(f) (excessive frequency) (g) (use of the whip above shoulder height) and Regulation 10 4 (failing to give his mount time to respond).
The Stewards therefore suspended Mr.O’Connor for two race days (22nd and 23rd July) and also referred him to R.A.C.E. for one day’s tuition.
The Stewards interviewed Mr. P.G. Murphy, rider of Kilbrew Lady, placed fifth, concerning his use of a worn whip in contravention of Regulation 10 2.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who admitted that the whip was worn.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards found Mr. Murphy to be in breach of Regulation 10 2 and they therefore severely cautioned him as to his future responsibilities in this regard.
The Stewards interviewed Mr. John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Tullydonnell Flyer, concerning the failure to nominate a rider for his charge before the designated time which is in contravention of Rule 195.
Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, and from Mr. J.J. King, rider, who originally confirmed availability before subsequently withdrawing it before the deadline.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards allowed the request for Mr. G.M. Mangan to ride Tullydonnell Flyer and cautioned Mr. John Patrick Ryan regarding his responsibilities in this regard.
Mr. Philip M. Byrne, trainer of Roisin Dubh, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Monday 9th July that his charge was found to be in season post race.