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Listowel 23rd September 2024

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

N. G. McCullagh rode Tilani (reserve) trained by M. Halford & T. Collins (Race 1)
L. T. McAteer replaced Rachael Blackmore on Lilikoi, trained by Michael Flannery (Race 2)(injured)
C. D. Hayes replaced Adam Caffrey on Chet's Fancy, trained by D. K. Weld (Race 3)(intended mount a non runner)
D. P. McDonogh replaced Rachael Blackmore on Desert Friend, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 8)(injured)

281A Irish Stallion Farms EBF Med. Auct. M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after about a furlong from the stalls involving Right And True, ridden by J. Cleary, placed first, The Mizen Queen, ridden by J.A. Powell, unplaced , and Copacabana Sands, ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, where it appeared interference may have occured. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G. M. Ryan stated that he got tight for room against the rail after a furlong. J.A. Powell stated that it got tight for room after a furlong and that his filly shied left from the horse on her outside causing him to tighten the horse on his inside. J. Cleary stated that as he was getting a prominent position early his mount changed leads and shifted slightly left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted other than to advise J. Cleary to ride with more awareness in the future. .

G.M. Ryan, rider of Copacabana Sands, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered after a furlong from the start.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Timandi, trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and ran green in the first half of the race.

281B Clieveragh H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Drop The Dip, trained by Thomas Gibney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal.

M.W Hassett, rider of Wrist Art, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and got no luck in running in the home straight.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Charlie Brow'n (FR), trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Kami, trained by Mark Michael McNiff, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room on the home turn.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Gillian Scott, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Relevant Range, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Gillian Scott stated that after the horses last run at Killarney on August 23rd her charge had scoped badly which was reported to the IHRB as required under Rule 213. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

281D Oisin Kelly'Every Drop Counts' H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the start of this race where R. P. Cleary was unseated as Clever And Cute ducked left on leaving the stalls. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Glan, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

281E Kevin's Bar, Listowel/Exchange Inn H'cap

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Onlyinyourdreams (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the track.

281G Eric Browne Memorial M'dn

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Colourful Lil, trained by Gillian Scott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump on the home turn.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Il Sovrano, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very unbalanced on the track.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Fiveonefive, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hit the rail before the home turn of its own accord.

281H Treo Eile Retraining Racehorses H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Elusive Guy, trained by Jarlath P.Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of The Truant, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. J. Patrick Barry (Chairman),
Dr. Paddy Moloney,
Mrs. Frankie Ward,
Mr. Maurice Carroll,
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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