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02 Mar 24
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..Amateur rider Kevin Healy expressed his delight at securing his first win under rules aboard Wrecking Ball Paul in the 2m amateur handicap at Dundalk, but the race concluded with the 12 remaining jockeys being hit with five-day suspensions.
Healy, 17, was barely challenged in the race by his rivals as he steered the Paul Mulligan-trained six-year-old to an easy 15-length success.
However, the other 12 jockeys to finish in behind were all hit with a five-day ban as a result of their riding actions, which saw them tail Healy and Wrecking Ball Paul by a huge distance throughout the race. Some 14 horses were declared starters, although 33-1 chance Khadaash refused to race for Finn Buckley.
The jockeys were found to be in breach of Rule 212.A.(ii), which covers instances "where a rider or any other person involved causes, contributes to or permits the running and/or riding of a horse in a race in such a way that the horse cannot be seen to have been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place".
The stewards' report said: "Having taken each individual rider's record in this regard into account, the raceday stewards suspended the following riders for five days: Mr P.A Dunne, Mr H.C Swan, Mr A.P Ryan, Mr F Maguire, Mr A Harvey, Mr B.M Coonan, Miss G Benson, Mr J.L Gleeson, Mr R James, Miss A.B O'Connor, Mr S.P Queally and Mr P Hanlon."
Healy, 17, was barely challenged in the race by his rivals as he steered the Paul Mulligan-trained six-year-old to an easy 15-length success.
However, the other 12 jockeys to finish in behind were all hit with a five-day ban as a result of their riding actions, which saw them tail Healy and Wrecking Ball Paul by a huge distance throughout the race. Some 14 horses were declared starters, although 33-1 chance Khadaash refused to race for Finn Buckley.
The jockeys were found to be in breach of Rule 212.A.(ii), which covers instances "where a rider or any other person involved causes, contributes to or permits the running and/or riding of a horse in a race in such a way that the horse cannot be seen to have been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place".
The stewards' report said: "Having taken each individual rider's record in this regard into account, the raceday stewards suspended the following riders for five days: Mr P.A Dunne, Mr H.C Swan, Mr A.P Ryan, Mr F Maguire, Mr A Harvey, Mr B.M Coonan, Miss G Benson, Mr J.L Gleeson, Mr R James, Miss A.B O'Connor, Mr S.P Queally and Mr P Hanlon."
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The Raceday Stewards interviewed the riders of Razdan, ridden by Mr P.A. Dunne, placed fifth, Riyami, ridden by Mr H.C. Swan, placed second, Next Week, ridden by Mr A.P. Ryan, unplaced, Eskimo Komet, ridden by Mr F. Maguire, placed third, Rockview Consort (GB), ridden by Mr A. Harvey, placed sixth, Tudor City, ridden by Mr B.M. Coonan, unplaced, Caulaincourt, ridden by Miss G. Benson, unplaced, Liberated Light, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed fourth, Arabian King (GB), ridden by Mr R. James, unplaced, Dark Voyager, ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, unplaced, Kottayam, ridden by Mr S.P. Queally, unplaced and Liquid Metric (GB), ridden by Mr P. Hanlon, unplaced, where it appeared that Wrecking Ball Paul ridden by Mr K P Healy was given an unassailable lead before going on to win by 15 lengths. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr P.A. Dunne stated that his instructions were to get cover and he did not see how far the winner was in front until approaching the last bend. Mr H.C. Swan stated that he followed instructions to drop his horse out the back and ride for the best possible finishing position. He further added that he knew the winner had gone to far in front and shouted at the other riders to close the gap. Mr A.P. Ryan stated that his mount ran free and so was seeking cover. Mr F. Maguire stated that his mount was being ridden over an extended trip on this occasion. He further stated that when he realised the winner had gone too far ahead he went for his mount on the bend turning into the home straight and felt this had cost him a better finishing position. Mr A. Harvey stated that his mount ran keen and going round the back he had no room and had to sit and suffer. Mr B.M. Coonan stated that he followed instructions to sit mid division and he did not see how far clear the winner was. He felt he had finished to the best of his ability. Miss G. Benson stated that she was unaware of the strength of the pace in front. Mr J.L. Gleeson stated that he made his challenge down the back straight but that his horse never travelled. Mr R. James stated that he was at full pace from the start but was unable to maintain the pace as his mount never travelled. Miss A.B. O'Connor stated that she knew that the winner was a long way clear but her mount got unbalanced and could not go any faster. Mr S.P. Queally stated that he followed instructions to sit mid division and felt he was travelling as strongly as his mount could go. Mr P. Hanlon stated that his mount was flat out all the way.
Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that all the above named riders, were in breach of Rule 212.A.(ii). Having taken each individual riders record in this regard into account the Race Day Stewards suspended the following riders for five racedays:
Mr P.A. Dunne, Mr H.C. Swan, Mr A.P. Ryan, Mr F. Maguire, Mr A. Harvey, Mr B.M. Coonan, Miss G. Benson, Mr J.L. Gleeson, Mr R. James, Miss A.B. O'Connor, Mr S.P. Queally, Mr P. Hanlon.
In arriving at their decision, the Raceday Stewards paid particular emphasis on the 'timely' obligations of each rider, as stated in Rule 212.A.(ii) and it was this part of the rule in particular that all riders were found to be in breach of.
Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that all the above named riders, were in breach of Rule 212.A.(ii). Having taken each individual riders record in this regard into account the Race Day Stewards suspended the following riders for five racedays:
Mr P.A. Dunne, Mr H.C. Swan, Mr A.P. Ryan, Mr F. Maguire, Mr A. Harvey, Mr B.M. Coonan, Miss G. Benson, Mr J.L. Gleeson, Mr R. James, Miss A.B. O'Connor, Mr S.P. Queally, Mr P. Hanlon.
In arriving at their decision, the Raceday Stewards paid particular emphasis on the 'timely' obligations of each rider, as stated in Rule 212.A.(ii) and it was this part of the rule in particular that all riders were found to be in breach of.
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