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Bray (H) Point to Point Meeting, Sunday 19th February, 2012,
Maiden Race for 5-y-o & upwards
The Stewards received a report that Mr. J.J. Slevin, rider of Ballymorgan, was placed fourth but failed to weigh in. Having considered evidence from the rider the Stewards severely cautioned Mr. Slevin and disqualified Ballymorgan from fourth place.
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Brosna (F) Point to Point Meeting, Sunday, 19th February, 2012.
Maiden Race for 8-y-o & upwards Geldings
The Stewards enquired into an incident at the second last fence, on the second circuit, involving Golden Moments, ridden by Mr. J.C. Barry. This fence was to be bypassed due to an injury sustained by a rider on the first circuit but Mr. Barry failed to notice the warning discs and proceeded to jump the fence, eventually finishing in fourth place. Evidence was heard from the rider, Mr. Niall Byrne, Stewards Secretary and from the fence marshals on duty. The Stewards found Mr. Barry to be guilty of dangerous riding, suspended him from riding for three point to point race days and disqualified Golden Moments from fourth place.
The result now reads
First: Fishers Star
Second: Shannon Fall
Third: Vista Mar
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Brosna (F) Point to Point Meeting, Saturday, 18th February, 2012.
Maiden Race for 6-y-o Geldings
The Stewards interviewed Mr. G.L. Murphy, rider of “Safferano” concerning the use of his whip in this race.
Having considered evidence from Mr. Murphy, rider, and from Mr. Ion Hamilton, Steward Secretary, the Stewards decided that the rider had used his whip with excessive force and frequency and severely cautioned him concerning his future riding in this regard.
Leopardstown Meeting, 12th February 2012
028F Hennessy Gold Cup & Mr. M.F. Morris, trainer of China Rock, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries at Fairyhouse on 15th February that his charge scoped badly post race.
Fairyhouse Meeting, 15th February 2012
The Stewards authorised the following substitution of rider at this meeting: P.T. Enright rode Shellys Creek (reserve), trained by Mr. F. Flood (fourth race).
029A Bobbyjo Bistro At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle & E.J. O’Connell, rider of North Farm, trained by Mr. Edward U. Hales, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.
029E Tote Sports Lounge Novice Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into possible interference at the third last hurdle involving Lookoutnow, ridden by M.P. Butler, placed third, and Dog Barrel Hill, ridden by B. Hayes, which ran out at this hurdle and unseated the rider.
Evidence was heard from the riders concerned.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that M.P. Butler had caused the interference by riding dangerously. In accordance with the provisions of Rule 214 the Stewards therefore suspended M.P. Butler for 14 race days (7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th 31st March 1st, 3rd and 5th April) and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore the Stewards disqualified Lookoutnow from third place under the same Rule. The result now reads; First – Clashnabrook, Second – King Of The Refs, Third – Masked Phantom.
A.E. Lynch, rider of Station Lane, trained by Mr. B.R. Hamilton, reported to a Turf Club Official that his mount knocked into herself during the running of this race.
029F Follow Fairyhouse Racecourse On Twitter Mares I.N.H. Flat Race & Mr. P.W. Mullins, rider of Dr Machini, trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very free early on. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Dr Machini was found to be clinically normal post race.
Clonmel Meeting, 16th February 2012
The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting: R. Walsh replaced P. Townend (intended mount a non-runner) on Turban (FR), trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins (third race) and B.F. Cawley replaced D.G. Hogan (injured) on Celtic Twilight, trained by Mr. C.F. Swan (sixth race).
030A Clonmel Maiden Hurdle & Mr. D.L. Queally, rider of Maccool, trained by Mr. Declan Queally, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount raced keenly early on, jumped high at his obstacles and stayed on past tired horses in the straight. He also reported that his mount has had his training problems. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Maccool was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
J.R. Barry, rider of Tip For The Top, trained by Mr. W.J. Burke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount felt flat and that the animal tired before the turn in so he left him alone.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Rihanna Spice, trained by Mr. A.J. McNamara, blew hard post race.
The Stewards fined Mr. Michael Winters, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Killdunne 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.
030B Munster Hurdle & R. Walsh, rider of Turban (FR), trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, reported to a Turf Club Official that his mount finished distressed. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Turban (FR) was found to be stiff behind post race.
030C Demense Maiden Hurdle & The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Are Ya Right Chief, trained by Mr. W.P. Mullins, was found to be clinically abnormal post race.
D.J. Casey, rider of the Shoe Doctor, trained by Mr. C.F. Swan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled in this race.
The Stewards fined Miss Susan A. Finn, trainer, €130 for lodging a passport in respect of Little Sis 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.
030E Lisronagh Novice Handicap Steeplechase & R.M. Power, rider of Saville Row, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake at the second fence and as a result lost his confidence. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Saville Row was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
030G Suir (Q.R) Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed Mr. M.T. Byrne, rider of the winner Red Memo, concerning his use of the whip in the latter 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. M.T. Byrne was in breach of Regulation 10 in that he failed to give his mount time to respond. Having taken his record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore severely cautioned him accordingly.
The Stewards interviewed Mr. A.F. O’Neill, rider of Pretty Happy, placed second, 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 Mr. A.F. O’Neill was in breach of Regulation 10 in that he failed to give his mount time to respond. Having taken his record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore severely cautioned him accordingly.
Dundalk Meeting, 17th February 2012
031A Winter Racing At Dundalk Apprentice Handicap & R.P. Whelan, rider of General Bunching (USA), trained by Mr. J.S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount took a keen hold early, hung badly on the home turn and found little thereafter. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that General Bunching (USA) was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Subsequently Mr. J.S. Bolger’s travelling head lad reported to the Turf Club Veterinary Officer that General Bunching (USA) hung badly in this race.
031B www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap & F. Lynch, rider of Almadaa (GB), trained by Mr. David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not get a clear run in the straight.
Megan Carberry, rider of Tsar Paul, trained by Mr. J.A. Nash, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount did not get a clear run in the straight.
031D Rambo By Horseware Ireland Handicap & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. Garvan Donnelly, trainer of the winner Samollie, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared with the horse’s previous run at Wolverhampton, where he finished seventh of eight runners.
Mr. Donnelly reported that the horse did not appreciate being ridden so prominently at Wolverhampton and that he possibly appreciated the step back in trip to seven furlongs today.
Having considered the report, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered.
031F Group Discounts At Dundalk Handicap & F. Lynch, rider of Aragorn Icon, trained by Mr. David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran short of room a number of times in the straight.
Gowran Park Meeting, 18th February 2012
032A Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Beginners Steeplechase & T.J. Doyle, rider of Steel’s Rock, trained by Mr. Kieran Purcell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the second fence and lost confidence thereafter.
P. Townend, rider of Ballyadam Brook, trained by Mr. Terence O’Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was having his first run today following a long lay-off. He also reported that the horse never travelled on today’s ground and he felt that the animal would be more suited by better ground.
N.P. Madden, rider of Der Spieler (GER), trained by Mr. J.G. Coogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount choked in running and was therefore pulled up.
B.J. Cooper, rider of Undertheboardwalk, trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran flat out to the first fence and did not handle today’s ground. He said that he gave his mount a breather then squeezed him turning for home where he ran on well in the closing stages. He also reported that, in his opinion, the horse also needs better ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Undertheboardwalk was found to be lame on his left fore post race.
032C Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap Steeplechase & The Stewards requested a report from Mr. John J. Walsh, trainer of the winner Jack Absolute, regarding the apparent improvement in form of his charge compared to the horse’s previous run at Gowran Park on the 26th January when he was pulled up in the race won by Gentle Alice.
Mr. Walsh reported that his charge was slowly away and was in rear from flag fall at Gowran Park. He reported that the horse quickly lost interest and was pulled up. He added that his charge was a horse with a mind of his own and attributed today’s success to a good positive start which kept him interested, while he also travelled well throughout.
Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered.
N.P. Madden, rider of Oscar Dan Dan, trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was never on the bridle, jumped indifferently, became detached and was therefore pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Oscar Dan Dan was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
P.D. Kennedy, rider of Will Jamie Run, trained by Mr. John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was found to have a burst blood vessel post race.
Ms. Maria Kelly, trainer of Hidden Diamond, reported to the Office of the Governing Bodies on Monday 20th February that her charge choked in running and was therefore pulled up. She also reported that her charge was found to have kickback following an endoscopic examination post race
032D Red Mills Trail Hurdle & The Stewards interviewed M. Darcy, rider of Kalann placed second, 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 M. Darcy was in breach of Regulation 10 2 (A), in that he had used his whip down the shoulder while in the forehand position. Having taken the riders previous good record into account, the Stewards severely cautioned him in this regard for the future.
Sabrina J. Harty, trainer of Kalann, reported to a Racing Official that her charge scoped badly post race.
032E Shantou at Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle & The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Knocklong, placed third, ridden by A.P. Crowe, and trained by Mr. C. Roche.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and from Mr. F. Berry representing Mr. C. Roche.
In his evidence A.P. Crowe stated that he was instructed to jump off mid division and to do his best without hitting the front before the last hurdle. He also said he was instructed not to use the whip as this was a green four year old having his first run. He said that in running he was satisfied that his charge was carrying him well and held a good position on the outside. However, he said his mount was backing away from another runner that was jumping indifferently. He added that he was well positioned on the home turn and had the leaders covered, but that he waited with his mount to get a lead to the final hurdle. He said his horse got under that obstacle, however, and lost ground while both the winner and the second got away from it well. He concluded by stating that his mount ran on under a hands and heels ride without ever looking like finishing second.
In his evidence Mr. Berry confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He added that A.P. Crowe was not particularly tied down to a whip instruction, but that his mount is only a four year old having his first run. He added that it has not yet been decided whether this gelding will run in a bumper or stay hurdling for the foreseeable future.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanations offered.
Mr. V. Connelly, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Knocklong, trained by Mr. C. Roche, was found to be post race normal.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Ballynacree, trained by Mr. C. Roche, was found to be post race normal.
032F Goresbridge Handicap Hurdle & Mr. John J. Walsh, trainer of Persian Gayle, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge never travelled on today’s ground.
D.J. Condon, rider of Colls Corner, trained by Mr. Michael Barry, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount went lame and was therefore pulled up.
032G Ronan Lawlor Memorial (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race & The Stewards interviewed Ms. K. Harrington, rider of Operating, placed second, concerning her use of the whip in the latter 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 Ms. Harrington was in breach of R10 (2)(f) in that she used her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended her for two race days (3rd and 4th March). The Stewards also referred Ms. Harrington to R.A.C.E for a one day tuition on the correct use of the whip.
Navan Meeting, 19th February 2012
033A Follow Navan On Facebook Maiden Hurdle & D.J. Casey, rider of Hawk Flight, trained by Miss Maura McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stumbled in this race
D.R. Fox, rider of Chestnut Kate, trained by Mr. Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left handed throughout the race and jumped poorly.
Mr. W.F. Codd, trainer of The Amarillo Kid, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge lost ground at the start.
033C Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle & The Stewards informed Mr. Michael Mulvany, trainer of First Impressions (which ran out in this race) that a repeat of today’s performance could render his charge liable for suspension.
033D Irish Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle & Mr. S. Wilson, trainer of Court Jester, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge hung badly in this race.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Griesenau, trained by Mr. Noel Meade, was found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.
The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Tusa Eire, trained by Mr. D.T. Hughes, was found to have no abnormalities post race.
033E Flyingbolt Novice Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed D.J. Condon, rider of the winner Donnas Palm, 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 of the opinion that D.J. Condon was in breach of Regulation 10.2(F) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency.
Having taken the riders previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended D.J. Condon for seven race days (4th, 7th, 8th,10th, 11th,17th and 18th March) and referred him to R.A.C.E. for a one day tuition on the correct use of the whip.
R. Walsh, rider of Nearest The Pin, trained by Mr. A.J. Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount gurgled in running and hung in the straight. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Nearest The Pin was found to be slightly lame post race. Samples were taken for analysis.
033F Irish Form Book Ten Up Novice Steeplechase & The Stewards interviewed A.P. Thornton, rider of the winner Lion Na Bearni, 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 A.P. Thornton was in breach of regulation 10.2(F) in that he had used his whip with excessive force and frequency.
Having taken his very good previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended A.P. Thornton for five race days.
The Stewards interviewed D.N. Russell, rider of Four Commanders, placed second, 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 D.N. Russell was in breach of regulation 10.2(F) in that he had used his whip with excessive force and frequency.
Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards therefore suspended D.N. Russell for two race days (4th and 7th March).
D.J. Condon, rider of Medical Card, trained by Mr. Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled, made mistakes and was therefore pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Medical Card was found to be lame behind post race.