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

A.J. Slattery rode Monsieur Piquer (FR) (reserve) trained by Christian Delcros (Race 6)

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The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. D. Maher, that D.N. Curran, rider of Cornish Rock, had presented himself at scales to weigh out at 2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had forgotten to inform his agent that his weight had increased a little during the winter months. Kieran P. Cotter, trainer of Cornish Rock, expressed his willingness to allow the rider to carry 2 lbs overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.N. Curran was in breach of Rule 195 (i) by failing in his responsibility to weight out at the correct weight. Having considered his clean previous record in this regard, the Stewards fined D.N. Curran €150 on this occasion. In accordance with Rule 198 (vii), the Stewards allowed D.N. Curran to ride Cornish Rock at 2 lbs overweight.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Beleaguerment trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no room in the straight.

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D. McMonagle, rider of Grandmaster Flash trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got pressure from the outside on the first bend.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grandmaster Flash, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dalvey (GB), trained by James McAuley, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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A.J. Slattery, rider of Swift Beauty trained by Norman Lee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly into stride.

D. McMonagle, rider of All About Beth trained by R.Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

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The Stewards requested a report from Adrian McGuinness, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Alhaajeb, placed first, as compared with its previous runs here at Dundalk on the 5th January 2022 and the 15th December 2021. Adrian McGuinness reported that his charge was an inconsistent type that had been fitted with different types of headgear in recent runs but in general he had no other explanation to offer. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Sweet November (FR) trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount moved bad throughout this race.

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R.P. Cleary, rider of Complete Fiction trained by Jarlath P.Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right during this race.

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Dark Street trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very keen during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ertikaaz, trained by John Stephen O'Donoghue, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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The Stewards interviewed D.N. Curran, rider of Stop On Red, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence D.N. Curran accepted that he had used his whip with his arm above shoulder height and stated that he was trying too hard. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that D.N. Curran was in breach of R10 (3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended D.N. Curran for four racedays.

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D. McMonagle, rider of Thunor (GB) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran a little green during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thunor (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. P. Reynolds (Chairman),

Mr. A. Byrne,

Mr. F. Fitzsimons,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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