Tipperary Results Thu, 10th May, 2018

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We were a bit weak about her because she disappointed in a bumper at Cork two runs ago but that was on unraceable ground and it caught her out a bit. She won her point to point 10 days ago but didn't have a hard race. He (O'Connor) was oozing confidence from a long way out and she did it lovely. She might now go for a winners' bumper but mightn't want real deep ground and will go hurdling in the autumn. Robert Tyner, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr R.J. Kiely, rider of Bonnie Lily, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr R.J. Kiely was in breach of R10(3)(c) by the unnecessary hitting of his mount after it had clearly obtained it's maximum placing. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr R.J. Kiely for 1 raceday

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr L. Walsh, that Mr D.P. Murphy, rider of Siege Of Tobruk, had weighed in at 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had changed the girths after weighing out and did not realise that it would amount to as much overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr D.P. Murphy was in breach of Rule 231 (ii) by weighing in more than 1 lb overweight and furthermore by his admission in evidence he was further found to be in breach of Rule 198 (vi) by knowingly changing an article that had been put in the scales on weighing out. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr D.P. Murphy for 3 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairman), Mr. Philip McLernon, Mr. Donal Gavin, Mr. Philip Myerscough, Mr. M.F.O'Donoghue

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old mares only, that have not won a *race and which have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point steeplechase in Ireland between 8th October, 2017 and 2nd May, 2018
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 9lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules See Irish Racing Calendar 7th May for full conditions