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Note: Prior to 3rd April 2006, the Jockey Club was the regulator of racing, and prior to July 2007 the Horseracing Regulatory Authority performed the same function.
Therefore, some notices from before July 2007 will contain references to the Jockey Club, or HRA.
- Ascot, 19 June 2013
2.30, first race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the two furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that MONTIRIDGE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Richard Hughes, had interfered with WELL ACQUAINTED (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Adam Kirby. The Stewards found Hughes in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he manoeuvred left when not sufficiently clear. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Wednesday 3 July 2013.
The Stewards noted that TAWHID, placed third, had interfered with MUSIC MASTER, placed fifth, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved TAWHID’s placing.
4.25, fourth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the two furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that DIRECTORSHIP, unplaced, ridden by Dane O’Neill, had interfered with STIRRING BALLAD, unplaced, ridden by Richard Hughes, who then interfered with REDACT (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Jim Crowley, who then interfered with who then interfered with EDUCATE, unplaced, ridden by Jamie Spencer. They found the interference was accidental.
They further noted that interference took place between DON’T CALL ME (IRE), placed fourth, and ARSAADI (IRE), placed third, on the run to the line but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
They also considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BELGIAN BILL, ridden by James Doyle and trained by George Baker, compared with its previous run at Newbury on 20 April 2013 where the horse finished fifteenth of twenty-five, beaten by just under sixteen lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the horse was better suited by cheek pieces and time to freshen up. They ordered BELGIAN BILL to be routine tested.
5.35, sixth race
The Stewards noted that LIGHT UP MY LIFE (IRE), placed sixth, had interfered with DESERT IMAGE, unplaced, from two furlongs out but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved LIGHT UP MY LIFE (IRE)’s placing.
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- Hamilton Park, 19 June 2013
2.55, second race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that FINDOG, unplaced, ridden by Paul Mulrennan, had interfered with AMADEUS DENTON (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Connor Beasley. The Stewards found Mulrennan in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he made a manoeuvre to his right thereby causing interference. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July 2013.
3.30, third race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that ISLE OF BEAUTY, placed second, ridden by Franny Norton had interfered with MULTILICIOUS, placed third, ridden by Micky Fenton, who then caused interference to RIPONIAN, unplaced, ridden by Paddy Aspell. They found the interference was accidental.
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, ROCKET RONNIE (IRE), ridden by Barry McHugh, had interfered with LEXINGTON BLUE, unplaced, ridden by Tony Hamilton. The Stewards found McHugh in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he made a manoeuvre to his right thereby causing interference. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July 2013.
The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Franny Norton, the rider of ISLE OF BEAUTY, placed second, from approximately two furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Norton for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July 2013.
5.20, sixth race
The Stewards noted that MOHEEBB (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with JOSHUA THE FIRST, placed fourth, approximately three furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
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- Uttoxeter, 19 June 2013
3.20, third race
The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, ROSSMORE LAD (IRE), ridden by Noel Fehily and trained by Charlie Longsdon, compared with its previous run at Market Rasen on 31 May where the gelding finished eighth, beaten 30 lengths. They noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the gelding enjoyed the change of tactics in that he had an uncontested lead. They ordered ROSSMORE LAD (IRE) to be routine tested.
6.15, eighth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of HOW’S MY FRIEND, ridden by Nick Scholfield and trained by Grant Cann, which was tenderly handled throughout finishing fourth beaten 18 lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated his instructions were to ride HOW’S MY FRIEND off the pace and to keep wide to give him space as he does not like to be crowded. He added that initially he found himself further back than he would have liked due to the brisk early pace. He added he was doing his best to cajole the gelding to keep in touch with the field throughout and he merely stayed on through beaten horses in the home straight. The trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he was satisfied with the ride given by Scholfield. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.
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- Kempton Park, 19 June 2013
6.10, first race
The Stewards noted that LADY MACDUFF (IRE), placed third, had interfered with KING OLAV (UAE), placed second, which in turn interfered with XINBAMA (IRE), placed fourth, approaching the two-furlong marker, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
7.40, fourth race
The Stewards noted that the winner, FEEDYAH (USA), had interfered with ENRAPTURED (IRE), unplaced, which in turn interfered with MAWZOONA, unplaced, shortly after the start, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved FEEDYAH (USA)’s placing.
9.10, seventh race
The Stewards noted that that PURCELL (IRE), placed second, ridden by Jimmy Fortune, had interfered with AGERZAM, placed third, ridden by William Buick, approaching the furlong pole, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved PURCELL (IRE)’s placing.
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- Ripon, 19 June 2013
6.50, first race
The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, PLANETEX (IRE), ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by John Quinn, compared with its previous run at Ripon on 10 May 2013 where the gelding finished ninth, beaten 12¾ lengths. They noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that PLANETEX (IRE) had benefited from the application of a hood. They ordered PLANETEX (IRE) to be routine tested.
7.20, second race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of James Sullivan, the rider of CHEEKY PETA’S, inside the final two furlongs. They interviewed the rider. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the filly hanging right and clipping the heels of MARGRETS GIFT. Being satisfied that the incident was accidental, the Stewards took no further action.
8.20, fourth race
The Stewards noted that NURPUR (IRE), placed second, had interfered with RHAGORI AUR, placed third, who in turn interfered with the winner, PIPERS NOTE, approaching the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
8.50, fifth race
Dominic Fox, who was declared to ride CARD HIGH (IRE), failed to weigh out. Having received no explanation the Stewards found him in breach of Rule (D)41.1 and fined him £280, this being his second offence in the previous twelve months. Permission was given for Amy Ryan to be substituted.
9.20, sixth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Graham Gibbons, the rider of the winner, TETBURY (USA), inside the final furlong and a half. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Gibbons for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July 2013.
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