Limerick Results Thu, 22nd May, 2025

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gustavo Goodway, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

T. Power Roche, rider of Gustavo Goodway, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss Evanna McCutcheon, trainer of I A Connect, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the parade ring and late arrival at the start contributing to a delay to the off time of this race

Evidence was heard from the trainer, who stated that the saddle slipped on her charge on his previous start and she spent plenty of time saddling and after checking the girth several times found herself late into the parade ring. Miss T. Quail, rider of I A Connect, confirmed that the animal can be difficult to saddle. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss Evanna McCutcheon was in breach of Rule 32(ii)(failure to have her charge in the parade ring a reasonable time before the signal to mount was given) and having considered her clean record in this regard, they cautioned her on this occasion. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss Evanna McCutcheon was in breach of Rule 205(i)(late arrival at start) and having considered her clean record in this regard, they cautioned her in this regard also.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.