Irish Racing Calendar, 17th January 2013
The following trainers were fined €200 in each case for the non-notification of a Veterinary Certificate in accordance with the provision of Rule 194 (v) (vi):- Gordon Elliott for Bunty Eile (lame) at Gowran Park on 13th December 2012; Pumped Up Kicks (lame) at Limerick on 27th December 2012 and Shrapnel (stone bruise) at Punchestown on 31st December 2012; Niall Madden for El Mondo (FR) (stone bruise) at Navan on 16th December 2012; Ronald Curran for Goldski (in season) at Navan on 16th December 2012; Patrick Neville for Mackey Boy (stone bruise) at Limerick on 28th December 2012 and I’lltelimar King (stiff) at Limerick on 28th December 2012; N.F. Glynn for Robbie McMahon (sore) at Limerick on 29th December 2012; David Marnane for Hurricane In Dubai (injured in transit) at Dundalk on 4th January and Paul W. Flynn for La Oliva (lame) at Cork on 5th January.
Fairyhouse Meeting, 9th January 2013
The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of his non-runner:-
D.T. Hughes, trainer of Troubled (ground conditions) - €200.
007A Racegoers Package €25 Maiden Hurdle & E. Mullins, rider of Grand Partner, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle, weakened quickly and hung left in the straight.
007B Follow Fairyhouse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle & N.P. Madden, rider of Mad For Road, trained by Niall Madden, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung, weakened quickly going to the third last hurdle and did not handle today’s ground.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Mad For Road at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
007C Buy Tickets On-Line @ fairyhouse.ie Rated Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed D.N. Russell, rider of Start Me Up, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race.
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 D.N. Russell was in breach of R10 (3) (b) in that he continued to use his whip after his chance of winning or being placed had clearly gone.
Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended D.N. Russell for one race day (23rd January).
007D Fairyhouse Membership Maiden Hurdle & M.P. Walsh, rider of Classic Event, trained by Edward P. Harty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran too free early on.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Classic Event at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
D.N. Russell, rider of Raise Hell, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very free early on.
007F Follow Fairyhouse On Facebook Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the final hurdle and the winning post involving Dunroe Boy, ridden by I.J. McCarthy, placed second, and Preswell Lad, ridden by M.P. Butler, dead heated for third place.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that interference had taken place and that Dunroe Boy had improved his placing over Preswell Lad in so doing. The Stewards therefore ordered that the result be amended to read as follows and took no further action.
First Miss Xian, Second dead heat between Preswell Lad and Spiker The Biker, Fourth Dunroe Boy
The Stewards interviewed I.J. McCarthy, rider of Dunroe Boy, placed second and subsequently demoted to fourth place, concerning his use of the whip in the final four furlongs of this race.
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 I.J. McCarthy was in breach of R10(3)(f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency, and also R10(4) in that he had failed to give his mount time to respond.
Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended I.J. McCarthy for five race days (23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th and 31st January).
Dundalk Meeting, 11th January 2013
008A(ii) Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Handicap (Division Two) & The Stewards interviewed R.P. Cleary, rider of Sweet Annathea, concerning his use of the whip in the final furlong of this race.
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 R.P. Cleary was in breach of R10 (4) in that he failed to give his mount time to respond.
Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended R.P. Cleary for three race days (25th January, 1st and 8th February).
F. Lynch, rider of Miss Bella, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with slight interference before the turn into the straight in this race.
S. Foley, rider of Gold Falcon, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.
John Gerard Fitzgerald, trainer of Lady Renata, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was found to be in season post race. This was confirmed to the Stewards by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer.
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008D Dundalk Stadium – Light Up Your Night Rated Race & K.J. Manning, rider of La Oliva, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not get a clear run in the straight.
008E(i) Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (Division One) & The Stewards informed Edmond Kent, trainer of Reem Machine, that his charge would have to be re-certified before being declared to run from stalls again.
008F www.dundalkstadium.com (Q.R) Handicap & The Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the turn into the straight involving He’llberemembered, ridden by Mr. B.P. Fahey, placed fifth, Dibella, ridden by Miss J.M. Mangan, Cottesloe, ridden by Ms. N. Carberry, and Satu, ridden by Mr. D. Roche, all unplaced, after it appeared that interference took place.
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 Mr. Fahey had ridden carelessly. They therefore suspended him from riding for nine race days (26th, 27th, 31st January, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th February).
Punchestown Meeting, 12th January 2013
009A Festival Hospitality From 99 Euros Beginners Steeplechase & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Gallant Oscar, ridden by R. Loughran, and trained by Denis P. Quinn.
Evidence was heard from Gearoid O’Loughlin, authorised representative for the trainer, and from the rider concerned.
In his evidence R. Loughran stated that his instructions were to settle his mount towards the rear in order to give the horse a bit of light, bearing in mind that he can be a sketchy jumper, and to ultimately attempt to get the animal around and do his best. He added that his mount was off the bridle in the early stages and made a respiratory noise from the third last fence, which got progressively worse, before he stayed on past beaten horses in the straight.
In his evidence Mr. O’Loughlin confirmed the instructions and the fact that the horse had jumped ordinary in the past in point to points. He also added that the horse made a respiratory noise in running on his last start at Punchestown and was subsequently found to have mucus in the lungs following an endoscopic examination. He stated that these issues had not been reported to the Turf Club and also confirmed his satisfaction with the ride today.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that both trainer and rider were in breach of Rule 212.
Having taken their respective records in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended R. Loughran for seven race days (26th, 27th, 31st January, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th February). Mr. Quinn was fined €2,000 (through his representative), while Gallant Oscar was suspended for forty two days.
Furthermore and in accordance with Rule 213, the trainer was referred to the Referrals Committee for failing to report matters which may have affected the horse’s past or future performance.
R. Loughran, rider of Gallant Oscar, trained by Denis P. Quinn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise in running.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Gallant Oscar was found to be post race normal.
P. Carberry, rider of Johannisberger, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards that his mount made a respiratory noise in running and was therefore pulled up.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Johannisberger was found to be clinically abnormal post race.
Mrs. Prunella Dobbs, trainer of Ravensbury, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge was found to have a burst blood vessels post race.
009B Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed James Ivors, representing Michael J. McDonagh, trainer of Letterlee Star, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the Parade Ring for this race.
Evidence was heard from Mr. Ivors.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards reminded Mr. McDonagh, through his representative, concerning his future responsibilities in this regard.
009E I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards fined Paul A. Roche €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Garden Morris 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.
Navan Meeting, 13th January 2013
10B 2013 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Shanroe Secret, ridden by L.A. McKenna, and trained by J.J. Lambe.
Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned.
In his evidence Mr Lambe stated that this horse had fallen in his four point to point races. He said that the horse made his racecourse debut at Ayr recently when ridden by A.P. McCoy and, having raced prominently in the early stages, he stopped quickly and was well beaten. Today he instructed the rider to drop the horse in towards the rear, take his time and not give the animal his head as he would stop instantly. He was satisfied that the rider carried out his instructions.
In his evidence L.A. McKenna confirmed the instructions and added that his mount made a mistake at the fifth last hurdle. He stated that, having jumped the fourth last and third last hurdles, he changed his hands and hit his mount down the shoulder without getting any response. He concluded by stating that he did as instructed and kept a hold of his horse’s head.
The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer stating that Shanroe Secret was found to be post race normal.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered. The Stewards also cautioned J.J. Lambe that he must be more explicit in the future when giving riding instructions to an inexperienced rider. In addition the Stewards also cautioned L.A. McKenna that he must be seen to make more of an effort in future.
S. Wilson, trainer of Once Bitten, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Tuesday 15th January that his charge was found to have a severe respiratory infection following an endoscopic examination post race.
10C Navan Golf Course Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards received a report from Andrew J. McNamara, rider of Fergiethelegend, regarding the fact that he was unseated soon after the start when his mount clipped heels through no fault of any other horse or rider.
Having considered the report, the Stewards took no further action.
S. McDermott, rider of The Train Robber, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled on today’s ground and was therefore pulled up.
010G Trim (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer, Ms. Inge D’Haese, that Benemeade, trained by Noel Meade, had a number of skin lesions during an identity examination as requested by Rule when appearing on the racetrack for his first run. Consequently there is an obligation on the trainer to comply with Rule 148(v) (a) in this situation.
Evidence was heard from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer and from the trainer concerned.
In her evidence Ms D’Haese gave a detailed explanation of her findings indicating that these lesions could be contagious.
In his evidence Mr Meade expressed an opinion that the Turf Club Veterinary Officer had erred in her opinion and that the lesions were a combination of warts and scald marks from exercise riders boots rubbing against the skin. He added that in his opinion it was not necessary to lodge a veterinary certificate in accordance with the provisions of Rule 148(v) (a). He subsequently lodged a veterinary certificate from Lisadell Equine Hospital stating that they had not identified or diagnosed a case of ringworm in his establishment in the previous four months.
Having considered the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Benemeade in accordance with the provisions of Rule 148(v)(a).