Davy Crockett Awarded Victory in Stewards' Room

The Willie Mullins-trained Davy Crockett (2/1) was awarded victory in the stewards' room in the Griffin Auctioneers Maiden at Tramore when first past the post Shirzan was disqualified after rider Jessica O’Gorman weighed in light post-race.

The one-time Supreme Novice Hurdle favourite was having his first start on the Flat but was a bumper winner in the past, and it was him, Solness and Shirzan involved in the finish.

Although Shirzan was first past the post, giving rider O’Gorman a memorable double, it was a short-lived success as a stewards' inquiry was announced, and just before the next race, it was revealed that Shirzan was disqualified for her rider weighing in 1.3lb light.

Stewards' Report

The Raceday Stewards received an objection from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that Jessica O'Gorman, rider of Shirzan, placed first, weighed in at 130.8lbs having weighed out at 132.1lbs, meaning she was more than 1lb light on weighing in.

Evidence was heard from the IHRB Clerk of the Scales and both the rider and trainer concerned. Jessica O'Gorman stated that she used the bathroom after weighing out and could not account for any other weight loss. Trainer, Mr. P.G. Fahey stated that he could not account for the discrepancies in the weight.

Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards disqualified Shirzan in accordance with the provisions of Rule 231(i)(If a Rider cannot draw the weight at which they weighed out the Clerk of the Scales shall allow the Rider 1lb. If the Rider cannot then draw the weight, the Horse will be disqualified, the placings amended, and the stake forfeited) and the amended result is as follows: