Race 1 - Own A Piece Of The Action
Maiden Plate - 1600 Metres
On arrival at the barrier Superior Man was resaddled.
Approaching the winning post, Coral Key had to be eased to avoid the
heels of Umight, which shifted out under pressure.
R. Aitken, rider of Garnet explained that he sat quietly on the mare
over the concluding stages of the race, as Garnet felt sore in front. On return to scale
it was noticed that Garnet had sustained a cut to its off hind leg.
D Yendall, rider of Spartak stated that his mount began to weaken badly
after passing the 800 metres and for this reason he eased the gelding down in the home
straight, a subsequent veterinary examination of Spartak revealed no apparent
abnormalities.
Race 2 - Johno's Diner 4YO & Up Maiden Plate - 1200 Metres
Fahy's Carlow began awkwardly.
Shortly after the start Our Poetic Dream shifted in abruptly and took
Gray O'Toole in across the running of Amia resulting in that horse having to be checked.
After passing the 800 metres Export Fighter lost ground when reluctant
to hold its position on the inside of I'm a Reddy.
Approaching the 100 metres El Volar was inconvenienced and taken in off
it's course by Taylor Made (Miss C Cole) which shifted in. Miss Cole was notified that she
must attempt to straighten her mounts sooner than she did on this occasion.
Prior to correct weight being declared M Heagney, rider of Fahy's
Carlow, fourth place getter requested to view the official photo finish print. After
viewing the print M Heagney agreed with the judges placings.
Race 3 - Warracknabeal Tyre Service S/Vobis 3YO Maiden Plate - 1200
Metres
On jumping away Avalanche shifted in and tightened Red Beacon.
Approaching the 1000 metres Alfstad shifted out and took Red Roach out
onto Worth a Mention.
Shortly after this Red Roach had to be checked when tightened for room
between Alfstad and Worth a Mention which was taken in by Avalanche which shifted in .
When being checked Red Roach contacted the hindquarters of Alfstad,
resulting in that colt being turned outwards. After taking into account the circumstances,
Stewards took no action other than to notify A Spiteri, rider of Avalanche that he must
ensure he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in the future.
Between the 600 metres and the 400 metres Red Roach was held up for a
run. After obtaining a run after passing the 400 metres Red Roach shifted in and bumped
Allo Harry resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced.
At the entrance to the straight Coach's Blast had to be eased to avoid
the heels of Red Roach, which shifted out when improving.
Race 4 - Café Pharmacino F & M Class 2 Handicap - 1100 Metres
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Ms Helen Burns-Trevena,
trainer of Condensation who stated that the mare was lame in the off hind leg and was
unfit to run, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Condensation at 8:33am. Ms Burns-Trevena
will submit a veterinary certificate in respect of Condensation to the Club.
Near the 800 metres So It Seems became unbalanced when tightened for
room by Galway Sparkler which shifted in slightly.
Approaching the 600 metres Shrug had to be severely checked off the
heels of Sunday Sequel when that mare was eased off the heels of So It Seems when the pace
slackened. When being checked Shrug made contact with My Zena.
Race 5 - Tooheys New Handicap - 1600 Metres
On the latter part of the home turn and at the entrance to the straight
Majestic Hawk was held up for a run.
Race 6 - JJ O'Connor & Sons Class 3 Handicap - 2000 Metres
Shortly after the start Rift attempted to buck for some distance before
being pulled up by its rider. Mr G Reynolds, representing Mr G Mance, trainer of the
gelding was notified that Rift was suspended from racing for his behaviour today until
such time that the gelding trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised
trial. In arriving at their decision Stewards took into account that Rift had previously
performed in a similar manner.
Rounding the home turn King of Glory had difficulty obtaining a clear
run.
Race 7 - Amor Motors Nissan Class 4 Handicap - 1200 Metres
Shortly after the start New Status had to be checked when tightened for
room between Jack of Spades and Chicago Gold which was taken out by Gleeso, which shifted
out abruptly.
Gleeso hung out for some distance after passing the 700 metres.
Race 8 - Clyne Asphalt & Concrete Class 1 Handicap - 1600 Metres
Juno Beach was slow to begin.
Approaching and passing the 400 metres Chelsea's Millions was held up.
Near the 400 metres Houdini Tricks,which was weakening, was tightened
for room by Cornish Boy (Miss L. Bant), which shifted in. Miss Bant was notified to
exercise greater care when shifting ground in the future.
SWAB SAMPLES :
- Race 1 - A random swab sample was taken from third place getter Coral Key
- Race 3 - A swab sample was taken from race winner Avalanche
- Race 5 - A swab sample was taken from race winner Star of Brooklyn
- Race 7 - A swab sample was taken from race winner Speeding Turtle