HAYDOCK PARK - Stewards' Report: Saturday 17 February 2018

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Feb 17, 2018 - Stephen Mulqueen, the rider of the winner, LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his wh
HAYDOCK PARK STEWARDS' REPORT Saturday 17 February 2018 Stewards: Going: Rail:

Caroline Wilson (Chairman), Charles Nugent, Robert Earnshaw (Stipendiary), Adie Smith (Stipendiary), Helen Kinsella (Stewards’ Secretary) Heavy (GoingStick: Chase 3.5; Hurdle 4.0 on Saturday at 06:30) Chases and Hurdles will run on separate bends at both ends of the course (The Lancashire Course). Bends on the Hurdle Course are at the Innermost position. Bends on the Chase Course are out by 7 yards at both ends of the course. Race distances increased as follows: Chase 2m abt 4f. Add 66 yards Chase 2m abt 6f. Add 66 yards Chase 3m abt 4f. Add 88 yards

Non-Runners Race 3:15pm

Horse and Trainer DAKLONDIKE (IRE), trained by David Pipe.

Reason Vets Cert (Blood Analysis Not Normal)

Race 1 - 1:30pm. THE BETFRED TV VICTOR LUDORUM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)

Nothing to report Race 2 - 2:05pm. THE BETFRED RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)

Lizzie Kelly, the rider of AGRAPART (FR), placed second, was suspended for 9 days for using her whip above the permitted level from approaching the second last hurdle. Race 3 - 2:40pm. THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3)

Stephen Mulqueen, the rider of the winner, LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from after the second last fence. Race 4 - 3:15pm. THE BETFRED GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)

The sponsorship in relation to THE DUTCHMAN (IRE), trained by Colin Tizzard, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Tizzard was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.

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Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of THE DUTCHMAN (IRE), which was pulled up, revealed the gelding had bled from the nose; A.P. Heskin reported that WILD WEST WIND (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of WILD WEST WIND (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities and Robert Dunne reported that MYSTEREE (IRE), placed third, hung left. Race 5 - 3:50pm. THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES QUALIFIER)

The Stewards held an enquiry into why a helicopter had landed as the runners were leaving the parade ring for Race 5. They interviewed the Clerk of the Course and the Head Groundsman who stated that the helicopter pilot had over ridden the order not to land. The Stewards noted the Clerk of the Courses' explanation that he intended to write to the aviation company that owned the helicopter to seek assurances from them that in future they would adhere to BHAGI 3.1.4 concerning aircraft taking off and landing at racecourses. The performance of NOBLE ROBIN (IRE) which was pulled up was considered. Jonjo O’Neill’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of NOBLE ROBIN (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Race 6 - 4:25pm. THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE PRESTIGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2)

Following the race, Bridget Andrews reported that SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE), failed to reveal any abnormalities. Race 7 - 5:00pm. THE BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

GRANDTURGEON (FR) had earplugs removed at the start.

Suspensions Person Lizzie Kelly

Race Race 2 2:05pm

Horse AGRAPART (FR)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 7 - 20 Days

Rule (B)54

Days 9

Suspended Days 3 Mar 2018 4 Mar 2018 5 Mar 2018 6 Mar 2018 7 Mar 2018 8 Mar 2018 9 Mar 2018 10 Mar 2018 11 Mar 2018Page 2

Published: Friday, 23rd November 2018, 14:07

Person Stephen Mulqueen

Race Race 3 2:40pm

Horse LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 2 - 6 days

Rule (B)54

Days 4

Suspended Days 3 Mar 2018 4 Mar 2018 5 Mar 2018 6 Mar 2018

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