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Cork 17th January 2025

392B Goldcrop Novice H'cap H'dle

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.W. Flanagan, rider of Crescent Moon (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well but found little in the closing stages.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Liberated Light, trained by John E. & Thomas Kiely, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Liberated Light, trained by John E. & Thomas Kiely, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D. King, rider of Ben Purple, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't want to jump off.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Ben Purple, who was very slow to jump off in this race and pulled up after jumping the first. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that the elastic girths which were used could possibly have upset his charge but added he does not behave like this at home. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards suspended Ben Purple from running for 30 days in accordance with Rule 14(iii).

392D Irish Stallion Farms EBF (M) H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ad Caelum, trained by John Patrick Ryan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

392E Weldon's Beginners S'chase

E. Walsh, rider of Fire Force, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the fields first approach to the start in this race. Having viewed the video evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that The Miracle Man had broke into a trot despite the riders best efforts and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

392G I.S.F. EBF (M) (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident round the home bend where it appeared Miss Penny Copper, ridden by Mr J.D. Coffey, clipped a heel. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Adela Icon, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, Former Flame, ridden by Mr D. Doyle, Lau And Shaz, ridden by Mr D.G. Lavery, and Mighty Moments (GB), ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Mr J.D. Coffey, rider of Miss Penny Copper, trained by Donal Coffey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel rounding the home bend.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Richard Rohan (Chairman), Mr. Steve McDonogh, Mr. Bernard Smullen, Mr. Joe O'Donoghue, 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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