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Leopardstown 12th May 2024

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

S. Foley replaced W.M. Lordan on Bold Discovery (USA), trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 4)(intended mount a non runner).

116B Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Final Entry, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

116C Al Shira'aa Racing 'Mutamakina' Stakes

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

116D Porsche Breast Cancer Amethyst Stakes

S. Foley, rider of Bold Discovery (USA), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right under pressure.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Knight To King, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference from both sides and had to check at the furlong pole.

B.M. Coen, rider of Real Appeal (GER), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Bold Discovery (USA), ridden by S. Foley, placed first, Knight To King, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, and Real Appeal (GER), ridden by B.M. Coen, placed second, where it appeared Knight To King had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that his mount leaned slightly right but felt he kept a reasonably straight line. B.M. Coen stated that his mount leaned left but felt he had done enough to keep him straight. C.D. Hayes stated that he ran off the bend and was trying to keep his line but ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident close to the line involving Bold Discovery (USA), ridden by S. Foley, placed first, and Real Appeal (GER), ridden by B.M. Coen, placed second, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that the pressure he received didn't inconvenience his mount. B.M. Coen stated that his mount was leaning left but he corrected him immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action warranted.

116H Breast Cancer Ireland H'cap

P.A. Harnett, rider of Invention, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had to check at the first bend.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Huxley, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room after a furlong.

K. Stott, rider of Cow Chico, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the first bend involving Tamrat, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed third, Invention, ridden by P.A. Harnett, placed second, Ortelius (USA), ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed first, Huxley, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed fifth, Cow Chico, ridden by K. Stott, placed unplaced, and Cloud Seeker (GB), ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed sixth, where it appeared numerous horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.M. Ryan stated that he received pressure from both sides. P.A. Harnett stated that he was only half in the gap. K. Stott stated that he stayed on the outside and looked twice to make sure he was clear. A.J. Slattery stated that he kept a straight line on the bend. W.M. Lordan stated that he broke slow and maintained his line to the bend. C.T. Keane stated that he was slowly away and maintained his line to the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. T. Breen (Chairman),
Mr. P. Law,
Mr. C.J. O'Reilly,
Mr. Laurence McFerran,
Mr. H. Hynes.



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


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