Limerick Results Tue, 28th Jan, 2025

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J.G. Gilligan, rider of Annamaymurt, trained by Paul John Gilligan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action before the second last

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on approach to the first hurdle and after jumping the first hurdle involving Annamaymurt, ridden by J.G. Gilligan, unplaced, Roc My Haarth, ridden by L. Quinlan, dead heated for third, Winter Carnival, ridden by A.M. King, dead heated for third, and Me And Mrs Lee, ridden by G.B. Noonan, unplaced, where it appeared numerous horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

A.M. King stated that Roc My Haarth took his racing line and he was interfered with from his outside. J.G

Gilligan stated that he felt a little bump from his left. G.B. Noonan stated that that he got a small bump from his inside. L. Quinlan stated that Winter Carnival shoved his mount out mid air and when they landed after jumping the first he was returning to his racing line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found L. Quinlan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for three racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.M. King, rider of Winter Carnival, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and the IHRB Veterinary Officer Ms. N

O'Connor. In his evidence, A.M. King accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulations and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.M. King was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency), 10.3(i)(time to respond), 10.3(f)(excessive force) and 10.3(e)(the hitting of the horse other than down the shoulder or on the hind quarters). Having considered his clean records in these regards, they suspended him for 12 racedays.

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