British Horseracing Authority Steward Enquiries

Chester - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chester, Saturday 26 May 2012

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Matthew Hopkins, the rider of RED ALL OVER (IRE), unplaced, from 2 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 when out of contention. The Stewards suspended Hopkins for 5 days as follows: Saturday 9, Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 June.

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that THE RECTIFIER (USA), trained by Jim Boyle, refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the horse could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. This being the second occasion within the previous 12 months that THE RECTIFIER (USA) had been reported, the Stewards informed the trainer that if the horse were reported for a third time within the same period, THE RECTIFIER (USA) would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that interference took place between MABAIT, placed third, ridden by Alice Haynes, and ETON FOREVER (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Neil Callan, but the interference was accidental.

The Stewards noted that I�M SUPER TOO (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with IULUS, unplaced, which in turn interfered with CALAF, placed fourth, which then interfered with DHAULAR DHAR (IRE), unplaced, approaching the winning post on the first circuit, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards noted that there was interference on the first bend between LEGAL EAGLE (IRE), placed fourth, WAKING WARRIOR, unplaced, and VIZEAN (IRE), placed third, but after viewing a recording of the race they were unable to apportion blame.

Haydock Park - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Haydock Park, 26 May, 2012

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, GABRIAL (IRE), ridden by Jamie Spencer, had interfered with NEMUSHKA, unplaced, ridden by James Sullivan, which in turn interfered with CHAPTER SEVEN, unplaced, ridden by Frederik Tylicki. They found the interference was accidental.

The Starter reported that MAC GILLE EOIN, trained by John Gallagher, was very reluctant to enter the stalls. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the horse could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Adam Kirby, the rider of SEEKING MAGIC, 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 Kirby for 4 days as follows: Saturday 9, Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 June, 2012.

Goodwood - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Goodwood, 26 May 2012

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference on the run to the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, LIFE AND SOUL (IRE) ridden by Hayley Turner and GRUMETI, placed second, ridden by Ryan Moore, had interfered with ITHOUGHTITWASOVER (IRE), placed third, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa. They found the interference was accidental and had not improved LIFE AND SOUL (IRE)�s or GRUMETI�s placings. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered.

The Stewards noted that THE GOLDEN CHEONGSAM (IRE), placed third, had interfered with STRONG CONVICTION, unplaced, approaching the final furlong but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved THE GOLDEN CHEONGSAM (IRE)�s placing.

The Stewards wished to hold an enquiry into the use of the whip but were unable to do so as Silvestre De Sousa had left the course. They adjourned their enquiry to Goodwood on 8 June 2012.

The record of vaccinations in the passport of HOTDIGGITY (FR), trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him �140.

The Starter reported that RASH JUDGEMENT, trained by Stuart Kittow, refused to enter the stalls. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

york - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

York, 26 May 2012

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 CERTRAL, placed fourth, ridden by Amy Ryan, had interfered with MEETINGS MAN(IRE), unplaced, ridden by Kelly Harrison. The Stewards found Ryan in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that she had allowed her horse to drift left. They suspended her for 1 day as follows: Saturday 9 June.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the delay to the start of The Cloisters Spa Parsonage Escrick Now Open Stakes caused by the withdrawal of CAPTAIN DIMITRIOS. They heard from the Racecourse Veterinary Surgeon, the BHA Veterinary Officer and the Starter. The Stewards forwarded their findings to the BHA.

The Starter reported that BAJAN TRYST(USA), trained by Kevin Ryan, broke out of the Starting Stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Stewards noted that ZIGGY LEE, unplaced, had interfered with CELERINA(IRE), placed fourth, who in turn interfered with FRATELLINO, unplaced, on leaving the Stalls but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Saleem Golam, the rider of the winner DANCING FREDDY(IRE), from approximately one and half 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. Stewards suspended Golam for 4 days as follows: Saturday 9, Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 June.

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 PEA SHOOTER, unplaced, ridden by Phillip Makin, had interfered with AMADEUS DENTON(IRE), unplaced, ridden by Lee Topliss, who in turn interfered with MUAAMARA, unplaced, ridden by Sam Hitchcott. The Stewards found Makin in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he drifted right causing interference. They suspended him for 3 days as follows: Saturday 9, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 June.

The Stewards held an enquiry into two incidents of possible interference. In the first incident turning into the straight having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that NEXT EDITION(IRE), placed second, ridden by Eva Moscrop had interfered with AQUARIAN SPIRIT, unplaced, ridden by Lee Topliss. The Stewards found Moscrop in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that she allowed her horse to drift left. They suspended her for 2 days as follows: Saturday 9 and Monday 11 June.

In the second incident inside the final furlong having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that NEXT EDITION(IRE), had interfered with GREAT SHOT, placed fourth, ridden by Thomas Brown, and REGAL SWAIN(IRE), placed third, ridden by Garry Whillans, The Stewards found Moscrop in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that she allowed her horse to drift left causing interference. They cautioned her as to her future conduct in races.

Newbury - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Newbury, 26 May 2012

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Mr M.J.J. Smith, the rider of EDGEWORTH (IRE). They interviewed the rider. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the gelding stumbling and unseating Mr Smith as the stalls opened. Being satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved the Stewards took no further action.

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the final two furlongs. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that GOOD AUTHORITY (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Seb Sanders, had interfered with MUBTADI, unplaced, ridden by Antioco Murgia. The Stewards found Sanders in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his horse to drift left handed. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Saturday 9 and Monday 11 May.

The Stewards noted that BLUE MAISEY, unplaced, had interfered with BY INVITATION (USA), unplaced, inside the last half furlong, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

Lingfield Park - 26/05/2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lingfield Park, 26 May 2012

The Stewards noted that the winner, TRIPLE DREAM, had interfered with WOODEN KING, unplaced, which then interfered with DESERT STRIKE, unplaced, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved TRIPLE DREAM�s placing.

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, TRIPLE DREAM, ridden by Haley Turner and trained by Milton Bradley, compared with its previous run at Nottingham on 12 May where the gelding finished tenth, beaten by 20 lengths. They noted the trainer�s explanation that the gelding was better suited by today�s firm going. They ordered TRIPLE DREAM to be routine tested.

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference shortly after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, CADES REEF (IRE), ridden by David Probert, had interfered with BEN CROY, unplaced, ridden by Tom McLaughlin. The Stewards found Probert in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that Probert had allowed his horse to drift left. They suspended him for two days as follows: Saturday 9 and Monday 11 June.

The Starter reported that IZ SHE, trained by William Knight, was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Starter reported that MAGMA, trained by Andrew Balding, was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. The trainer�s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, TIS ROCK �N ROLL (USA), ridden by Ted Durcan and trained by David Lanigan, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer who stated that the colt had strengthened up over the winter. Having heard his evidence they forwarded his explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of TIS ROCK �N ROLL (USA) could be reviewed.