Gowran Park Result

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He's been very consistent this year winning at Bellewstown, and the shorter trip probably just caught him out at Tipperary last time. He's owned by my family and friends (the Grange Racing Syndicate), and he is terribly well bred. P M Rogers, trainer

The Stewards interviewed John Joseph Hanlon, trainer, concerning the failure to nominate a rider before the designated time for Adarenna. Evidence was heard from the trainer who stated that this race was restricted to five, seven and ten pound claiming apprentices which made it very difficult to secure a rider for a seventeen runner contest. He added that Jockeys Agents were unable to find a suitable rider. He then relied on the first reserve not getting into the race which would allow D.J. Redmond, it's nominated rider, to become available. When this materialised he requested permission for his nomination. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation offered and allowed the nomination of D.J. Redmond to ride Adarenna. The Stewards enquired into incidents both before and after the turn out of the back straight involving Jessamine, ridden by D.P. Linehan, placed second and Ask Katie, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, placed sixth, where it appeared that Ask Katie had received interference on two occasions. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Patrick J. Flynn, trainer of Jessamine, attended this enquiry with D.P. Linehan. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D.P. Linehan had caused both incidents by riding carelessly and therefore suspended him for 4 racedays having taken his previous record into consideration. The Stewards fined K.P. Moriarty ?200 for failing to arrive at the racecourse to weigh out for his nominated ride on Regal Power (GB).

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 45-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who are apprenticed to trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 and who will not be allowed to carry whips. Allowances (up to and including 7th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed 7lb Those who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb