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IHRB Point to Point Stewards Enquiry Killeagh (H) Point to Point Meeting Sunday 19th January 2025
The Acting Stewards interviewed Mr C. Mullins, rider of Ontheropes, placed first, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of the Open Lightweight.
Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the relevant Whip Regulation.
Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Acting Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 58. 3.(h) in that he had used the whip with his arm being or appearing to be above shoulder height.
Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Acting Stewards suspended Mr C. Mullins for one Point to Point raceday.
5yo Geldings Maiden
The Acting Stewards held an enquiry following a report from Anthony Ryan (IHRB Veterinary Officer) that An Buachaill Rua, trained by Robert Tector was presented with what appeared to be traces of blood from the left jugular vein when the horse was being routinely microchipped prior to racing. Evidence was heard from Mr. Tector and Mr. Ryan.
Mr. Tector, stated that his Veterinary Surgeon had administered engemycin to the horse on the 66 IRISH RACING CALENDAR, THURSDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 2025 previous day, which accounted for the traces of blood from the left jugular vein.
Mr. Ryan stated that in his veterinary opinion, the wound appeared to be more recent. Having considered the evidence, the Acting Stewards ordered the withdrawal of An Buachaill Rua in accordance with the provisions of Rule 87(ii)(d), ordered that samples be taken for analysis and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.
