The Referrals Committee, Mr. Laurence McFerran (in the chair), Mr. Anthony Byrne and Mr. Robert William Steele convened at the offices of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on Thursday 15th September 2022 to consider whether Mr. J.G. Coogan (Trainer) was in breach of any rules of racing arising from a stable inspection carried out at his Training Establishment on 4th April 2022 by IHRB officials.
On the day, the inspection team noted that Mr. Coogan’s Medicines Register was incomplete and referred the matter under Rule 148(iii)(b) and that Brazilian Song was not on the premises at the time of the inspection and referred the matter under Rule 148(vii).
In a written submission to the Referrals Committee, Mr. Coogan accepted he was in breach of both rules and committed to maintaining his records in the future.
Having considered the evidence, the Referrals Committee imposed a fine of €250 in accordance with Rule 148(iii)(b) and €130 in accordance with Rule 148(vii)
The case was presented by Mr. Michael Daly, IHRB Regulatory Legal Advisor.