Galway Result

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Kevin Healy, rider of Barrys Spirit, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout

Jonathan Fogarty, trainer of Bannow Blaze, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge had blood at the nostrils post race. This was subsequently confirmed by the Veterinary Officer

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Doping Control Officer, Ms. Sinead Tarrant that E. Staples, rider, tested positive for alcohol following a pre race test. Evidence was heard from Ms. Tarrant, Ms. Abby Tarrant, Assistant Doping Control Officer, Dr Adrian McGoldrick IHRB Medical Officer and Mr. Staples. Ms

Abby Tarrant stated that Mr Staples was tested at 13.27 and 13.38 which were negative but displayed an amber result. At 14.23 he underwent a lab test which returned a level in excess of 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. Dr. McGoldrick stated that he witnessed the alcometer test and confirmed the reading. Mr

Staples stated that he was informed by a Raceday Integrity Officer that he was required for a test. He stated that he lost a considerable amount of weight in a short space of time which may have been a factor in the positive test but accepted he had tested positive for alcohol. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards stood the rider down for the day and referred the matter to the Referrals Committee in accordance with the provisions of Rule 14(i)(c)

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.J. O'Connor, rider of Party President, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated the horse was a lazy type but accepted he was in breach of the regulation with regard to being out of contention. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(b)(out of contention) and having taken his clean record into account suspended him for two race days.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 29th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.