CHELTENHAM - Stewards' Report: Thursday 15 March 2018

CHELTENHAM STEWARDS' REPORT Thursday 15 March 2018 Stewards:

Going: Rail:

Fixture Note:

George Welch (Chairman), Diana Williams, Peta Evetts, Robert Earnshaw (Stipendiary), Adie Smith (Stipendiary), Simon Cowley (Stipendiary), Sarah Reeves (Stewards' Secretary), Chris Hill (Stewards' Secretary) Soft, heavy in places. (GoingStick: 5.8 on Thursday at 09:00) R1: Chase Bends set out 6 yards, adding 57 yards, the start has been moved forward 42 yards, actual distance 2m 3f 213yds R2, 4 and 6: As advertised R3: Chase Bends set out 6 yards, adding 57 yards, the start has been moved forward 35 yards, actual distance 2m 4f 188yds R5: Chase Bends set out 6 yards, adding 57 yards, the start has been moved forward 35 yards, actual distance 2m 4f 188yds R7: Chase Bends set out by 6 yards, adding 75 yards, actual distance 3m2f 75 yds Race 7 Cheltenham Wednesday 14 March 2018 : Ms Katie Walsh, the rider of the winner, RELEGATE (IRE), was suspended for 6 days for using her whip in an incorrect place on the run in.

Non-Runners Race 1:30pm

2:50pm

Horse and Trainer SNOW FALCON (IRE), trained by Noel Meade. SHANTOU BOB (IRE), trained by Warren Greatrex. DOUVAN (FR), trained by W. P. Mullins.

3:30pm

OLD GUARD, trained by Paul Nicholls.

3:30pm

APPLE'S JADE (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott.

4:10pm

GO CONQUER (IRE), trained by Jonjo O'Neill. TULLY EAST (IRE), trained by Alan Fleming.

2:10pm

4:10pm 4:50pm 5:30pm 5:30pm

DAME DE COMPAGNIE (FR), trained by Nicky Henderson. HERON HEIGHTS (IRE), trained by Henry de Bromhead. RACING PULSE (IRE), trained by Turlough O'Connor.

Reason Vets Cert (Lame) Self Cert (Lame) Self Cert (Other) Fixed penalty of £500 imposed (see enquiry report) Going (changed since declaration) Self Cert (Not Eaten Up) Fixed penalty of £500 imposed (see enquiry report) Going (changed since declaration) Going (changed since declaration) Vets Cert (Bad Scope) Self Cert (Coughing) Self Cert (Lame)

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Race 5:30pm

Horse and Trainer BRAQUEUR D'OR (FR), trained by Paul Nicholls.

Reason Going (changed since declaration)

Jockey Changes Race 4:50pm

Horse COUNTISTER (FR)

Declared Jockey Mark Walsh

Replacement Jockey Barry Geraghty

Reason Geraghty's original ride a non-runner

Race 1 - 1:30pm. THE JLT NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as THE GOLDEN MILLER)

INVITATION ONLY (IRE) and KEMBOY (FR) wore earplugs. Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BENATAR (IRE), placed third, was lame left hind. Paul Townend reported that INVITATION ONLY (IRE), which was pulled up blundered badly four out and Barry Geraghty reported that MODUS, unplaced, made jumping mistakes throughout. Race 2 - 2:10pm. THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that FORZA MILAN (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose. He further reported that a post-race examination of FORZA MILAN (IRE), during routine testing, found it to be lame left hind. The Veterinary Officer also reported that LOUIS'VAC POUCH (IRE), unplaced, had heat stress post race. Eddie Harty reported that he had no explanation for the performance of SORT IT OUT, unplaced. Race 3 - 2:50pm. THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The Festival Trophy)

The self certificate for DOUVAN (FR) was not acceptable to the Stewards as it was not made without delay as required by Rule (F)97. A fixed penalty of £500 was imposed on W.P. Mullins as DOUVAN (FR) was declared a non-runner after 9 a.m. on the day of declaration. SUB LIEUTENANT (IRE) wore earplugs in the parade ring only and UN DE SCEAUX (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Permission was given for FRODON (FR) to be mounted on the track. The Stewards noted that SUB LIEUTENANT (IRE), ridden by Sean Flanagan, and trained by Henry de


Bromhead, did not parade in racecard order, but that connections had been given permission by the Clerk of the Course to do so as the gelding was becoming fractious. The performance of CUE CARD, which was pulled up, was considered. Colin Tizzard could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. CUE CARD was routine tested. Race 4 - 3:30pm. THE SUN BETS STAYERS' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)

BACARDYS (FR) and PENHILL wore earplugs. The self certificate for APPLE’S JADE (FR) was not acceptable to the Stewards as it was not made without delay as required by Rule (F)97. A fixed penalty of £500 was imposed on Gordon Elliott as APPLE’S JADE (FR) was declared a non-runner after 9 a.m. on the day of declaration. Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that LIL ROCKERFELLER (USA), unplaced, had been hampered by a faller at the last. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that LIL ROCKERFELLER (USA) lost its left fore shoe. He further reported that AUGUSTA KATE, unplaced, lost her right hind shoe. Race 5 - 4:10pm. THE BROWN ADVISORY & MERRIEBELLE STABLE PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)

BALLYBOLLEY (IRE) wore earplugs and MERCIAN PRINCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Following the race Barry Geraghty reported that MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE), which was pulled up, jumped poorly. MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that BALLYALTON (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe and QUITE BY CHANCE, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe. Race 6 - 4:50pm. THE TRULL HOUSE STUD MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN)

LAURINA (FR), HIGH SCHOOL DAYS (USA) and PIETRALUNGA (FR) wore earplugs. ELLIE MAC (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Davy Russell reported that HIGH SCHOOL DAYS (USA), which was pulled up, was badly hampered three out. Race 7 - 5:30pm. THE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

THE YOUNG MASTER wore earplugs.


Mr N. McParlan, the rider of the winner, MISSED APPROACH (IRE) was suspended for 9 days and fined £400 for using his whip above the permitted level from the third last fence. Mr P.W. Mullins, the rider of MALL DINI (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the last fence. Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that FINAL NUDGE (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and MARINERO (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.

Suspensions Person Mr N. McParlan

Race Race 7 5:30pm

Horse MISSED APPROACH (IRE)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 7 - 20 Days

Mr P. W. Mullins

Race 7 5:30pm

MALL DINI (IRE) Misuse of the Whip 2 - 6 days

Rule (B)54

Days 9

(B)54

4

Suspended Days 29 Mar 2018 31 Mar 2018 2 Apr 2018 6 Apr 2018 7 Apr 2018 8 Apr 2018 9 Apr 2018 12 Apr 2018 16 Apr 2018 8 Apr 2018 9 Apr 2018 16 Apr 2018 17 Apr 2018

Fines Person Mr N. McParlan

Race Race 7 5:30pm

Horse MISSED APPROACH (IRE)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 7 - 20 Days

Rule (B)54

Fine £400.00
