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IHRB Point to Point Stewards Enquiry Carlow Farmers (F) Point to Point Meeting Sunday 30 November 2025
The Acting Stewards interviewed Mr D. Higgins, rider of Quest For Answers, placed first, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of the 4yo Geldings Maiden – Division 1.
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.(i) in that he had used the whip without allowing or appearing to allow his
mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Acting Stewards suspended Mr D. Higgins for one Point to Point raceday.
The Acting Stewards interviewed Ms C. McGoldrick, rider of Josies Dylan, unplaced, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of the 6yo & Upwards Geldings Maiden. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned.
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.(b) in that she had used her whip unnecessarily after her mounts chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone.
Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Acting Stewards suspended Ms C. McGoldrick for one Point to Point raceday.
