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Curragh 5th June 2024

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

S. Foley replaced N.M. Crosse on Yes Oui Si, trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 3)(intended mount a non runner)
D. McMonagle replaced D. Egan on Majestic Beauty (GB), trained by Adrian Murray (Race 4)(unwell).

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately one hundred yards from the finish involving Grateful, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed first, and Yes Oui Si, ridden by S. Foley, placed third, where it appeared that Yes Oui Si had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that he didn't have the horse to fill the gap when Grateful shifted slightly right. W.M. Lordan stated that his mount was very green and shifted slightly right despite his best efforts. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider for the incident and took no further action.

W.J. Lee, rider of Alinta, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Air Force One, trained by P. Twomey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

N.G. McCullagh, rider of Verified, trained by Charles Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dwelt in the gates.

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The Raceday Stewards interviewed D. King, rider of Tyson Fury (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. King was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Ceallach, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the gates.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Mt Leinster, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

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C.D. Hayes, rider of Speedwood (FR), trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hanging badly left.

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Inishmot Prince, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room in the closing stages of this race. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Half Nutz, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run.

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C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Blame Thechampagne, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. N.P. Lambert,
Ms. Meta Osborne,
Mr. John McStay,
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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