Stewards Reports at Cheltenham Festival 2018

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Thought these may be of interest this week, here's Tuesday's


Cheltenham, 13 Mar 18
Fixture Note
After Race 5 the going was changed to Soft, Heavy in places (from Heavy, Soft in places)

Race 1 - 1:30pm
<small>THE SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
GETABIRD (IRE), MENGLI KHAN (IRE), and SHARJAH wore earplugs. KALASHNIKOV (IRE), PALOMA BLUE (IRE) and SIMPLY THE BETTS (IRE) wore earplugs, which were removed at the start.

Following the race David Bass reported that FIRST FLOW (IRE), which was pulled up, hung right-handed from half way. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of FIRST FLOW (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ruby Walsh reported that GETABIRD (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely.


Race 2 - 2:10pm
<small>THE RACING POST ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
BRAIN POWER (IRE) and PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) wore earplugs, which were removed at the start.


Race 3 - 2:50pm
<small>THE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that GOLD PRESENT (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose, BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe and WAKANDA (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.


Race 4 - 3:30pm
<small>THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1)(Grade 1)</small>
BUVEUR D'AIR (FR), MELON and YORKHILL (IRE) wore earplugs.

After jumping the third last flight FAUGHEEN (IRE), placed sixth, shifted left-handed interfering with MELON, placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.

Following the race Willie Mullins reported that FAUGHEEN, placed sixth, now appears to need further than two miles. The Veterinary Officer reported that CH'TIBELLO (FR), unplaced, was sore behind.


Race 5 - 4:10pm
<small>THE OLBG MARES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle Race)</small>
BENIE DES DIEUX (FR) and KAYF GRACE wore earplugs.

Ruby Walsh, the rider of the winner, BENIE DES DIEUX (FR), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the last flight.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that MIDNIGHT JAZZ, placed sixth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:50pm
<small>THE NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR RIDERS' NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)</small>
Permission was given for MS PARFOIS (IRE) to go early to post.

Due to veterinary advice the winner, RATHVINDEN, did not come into the winner’s enclosure.

Mr P.W. Mullins, the rider of the winner, RATHVINDEN (IRE), was suspended for 6 days for using his whip above the permitted level and without giving his horse time to respond from the last fence.

The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, RATHVINDEN (IRE) and NO COMMENT, placed sixth, had post-race heat stress and that SIZING TENNESSEE (IRE), placed third, and PYLONTHEPRESSURE (IRE), placed fifth, lost their right hind shoes.


Race 7 - 5:30pm
<small>THE CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)</small>
DEMI SANG (FR), LIVELOVELAUGH (IRE) and BALLYHILL (FR) wore earplugs.

On the run to the line RATHER BE (IRE), placed second, lugged right-handed taking the winner, MISTER WHITAKER (IRE), off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

The performance of DE PLOTTING SHED (IRE), which was pulled up, was considered. Gordon Elliott could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, found that the gelding had lost its left fore shoe.

Following the race Daryl Jacob reported that MARKOV (IRE), which was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that WESTERN MILLER, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
 
Wednesday

Fixture Note
Race 5 The Cross Country Steeple Chase: Fence 4 omitted due to waterlogged ground on the landing side.

Race 1 - 1:30pm
<small>THE BALLYMORE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM)</small>
BRAHMA BULL (IRE), DUC DES GENIEVRES (FR) and SCARPETA (FR) wore earplugs.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, SAMCRO (IRE), lost its right fore shoe.

Race 2 - 2:10pm
<small>THE RSA INSURANCE NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) and BONBON AU MIEL (FR) wore earplugs.

The performance of DOUNIKOS (FR), which was pulled up, was considered. Gordon Elliott could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3 - 2:50pm
<small>THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
Alan Fleming, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of AS YOU WERE (FR) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.

ABBYSSIAL (IRE) wore earplugs. LE BREUIL (FR) wore earplugs in the parade ring only.

The winner, BLEU BERRY (FR) appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Leopardstown on 3 February 2018 where the gelding finished seventeenth of twenty-eight beaten 21 lengths on soft ground. W.P. Mullins representative’s explanation that BLEU BERRY (FR) had come on from the Leopardstown run, which was the gelding’s first race for nine months, was noted. BLEU BERRY (FR) was routine tested.

Following the race Davy Russell reported that DIAMOND KING (IRE), which was pulled up, was badly hampered by a faller at the first flight. Paul Townend reported that MAX DYNAMITE (FR), which started joint favourite and finished unplaced, jumped poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MAX DYNAMITE (FR), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that BARRA (FR), placed third, lost its left fore shoe and GRACEFUL LEGEND, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.

Race 4 - 3:30pm
<small>THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
ALTIOR (IRE) was examined by a veterinary surgeon before the race and was deemed fit to run.

MIN (FR) wore earplugs.

POLITOLOGUE (FR), ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Paul Nicholls, left the parade early. The rider was interviewed and was fined £1000.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that AR MAD (FR), which was pulled up, was lame right hind.

Race 5 - 4:10pm
<small>THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (A CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 2)</small>
Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.

The winner, TIGER ROLL (IRE) and THE LAST SAMURI (IRE), placed third, did not enter the winner's enclosure on veterinary advice.

The winner, TIGER ROLL (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Cheltenham on 15 December 2017 where the gelding finished fifth of nine, beaten 42 lengths. Gordon Elliott’s representative’s explanation that TIGER ROLL (IRE) jumped slowly at Cheltenham and benefited from subsequent schooling at home, was noted. TIGER ROLL (IRE) was routine tested.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA), which was pulled up, was lame right fore, CHIC NAME (FR), placed fifth, suffered from heat stress post race and THE LAST SAMURI (IRE), placed third, suffered from mild heat stress post race.

Race 6 - 4:50pm
<small>THE BOODLES FRED WINTER JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
NUBE NEGRA (SPA) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.

The winner, VENEER OF CHARM (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Navan on 20 January 2018 where the gelding finished last of the seven finishers, beaten 18 ½ lengths. It was noted that the Gordon Elliott could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. VENEER OF CHARM (IRE) was routine tested.

Following the race Mark Walsh reported that MITCHOUKA (FR), which was pulled up, had been badly hampered by a faller at the third flight and was never travelling thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that LOOK MY WAY, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe and ERAGON DE CHANAY (FR), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.

Race 7 - 5:30pm
<small>THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
BLACKBOW (IRE), TORNADO FLYER (IRE) and COLREEVY (IRE) wore earplugs.

Permission was given for FELIX DESJY (FR) to go early to post.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that NESTOR PARK (FR) lost its left hind shoe and ARCH MY BOY, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe. The representative of Jamie Snowden reported that THEBANNERKINGREBEL (IRE), which was pulled up, had a breathing problem.
 
Thursday and another whip ban for Patrick Mullins


Fixture Note
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.

Race 1 - 1:30pm
<small>THE JLT NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as THE GOLDEN MILLER)</small>
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
<small>THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
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
<small>THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The Festival Trophy)</small>
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
<small>THE SUN BETS STAYERS' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
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
<small>THE BROWN ADVISORY & MERRIEBELLE STABLE PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
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
<small>THE TRULL HOUSE STUD MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN)</small>
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
<small>THE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)</small>
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 and MARINERO (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.
 
Can't believe how many shoes they seem to lose; must be flying about all over the place!
 
Out of interest, do they try and find the shoe? Can t imagine it being comfortable running on a loose shoe with a nail hanging out.
 
Double J said:
Out of interest, do they try and find the shoe? Can t imagine it being comfortable running on a loose shoe with a nail hanging out.
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I imagine the groundsmen pick up as many as possible but you dont often notice when you lose them.
 
Friday

Race 1 - 1:30pm
<small>THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1)</small>
MR ADJUDICATOR, SALDIER (FR), SAYO, STORMY IRELAND (FR) and SUSSEX RANGER (USA) wore earplugs throughout the race.

Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that APPLE'S SHAKIRA (FR), which started favourite and finished fourth, ran too free. APPLE'S SHAKIRA (FR) was routine tested.

Race 2 - 2:10pm
<small>THE RANDOX HEALTH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
BLEU ET ROUGE (FR), SANDSEND (FR) and WHISKEY SOUR (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.

Ms K. Walsh, the rider of SANDSEND (FR), was unseated approaching the final hurdle. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by the gelding sustaining an injury and unseating Ms Walsh.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TIGRIS RIVER (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left fore shoe and LE RICHEBOURG (FR), unplaced, and BRELADE, unplaced, both lost their right hind shoes. Nick Williams reported that FLYING TIGER (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, did not stay the trip in the ground, which was Soft, Heavy in places on this occasion. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3 - 2:50pm
<small>THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as THE SPA NOVICES' HURDLE RACE)</small>
Permission was given for CALETT MAD (FR) to go early to post and MULCAHYS HILL (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.

BALLYWARD (IRE) and FABULOUS SAGA (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race and SANTINI wore earplugs which were removed at the start.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CHEF DES OBEAUX (FR), which was pulled up, and ENNISCOFFEY OSCAR (IRE), unplaced, both lost their right hind shoes and CHRIS'S DREAM (IRE), unplaced, MULCAHYS HILL (IRE), which was pulled up, and PAISLEY PARK (IRE), unplaced, all lost their left fore shoes.

Race 4 - 3:30pm
<small>THE TIMICO CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)</small>
TOTAL RECALL (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.

David Mullins, the rider of TOTAL RECALL (IRE), had remounted having fallen at the third last fence and ridden back without his horse being examined by a Veterinary Surgeon. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. Mullins’s explanation that he had been given clearance by a person he believed to be a Veterinary Surgeon was accepted.

Richard Johnson, the rider of the winner, NATIVE RIVER (IRE), was suspended for 7 days and fined £6,550 for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the second last fence.

Following the race, Robbie Power reported that OUR DUKE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.

Race 5 - 4:10pm
<small>THE ST. JAMES'S PLACE FOXHUNTER CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)</small>
The Veterinary Officer reported that a kit bag search of Alan Fleming, the trainer of FOXROCK (IRE), revealed possession of Pro-Dosa Boost Oral Paste, an electrolyte trace element replacer. The trainer, the Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The explanation of the trainer that it was unopened and had not been used was noted. Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed FOXROCK (IRE) to run and the gelding was routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, ordered that it be tested, and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.

Permission was given for PREMIER PORTRAIT (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CAID DU BERLAIS (FR), placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe, WARDEN HILL (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and WELLS DE LUNE (FR), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that BURNING AMBITION (IRE), which was pulled up, suffered from mild heat exhaustion, VOLNAY DE THAIX (FR), unplaced, suffered from heat exhaustion post-race and WARDEN HILL (IRE) suffered from mild heat exhaustion.

Race 6 - 4:50pm
<small>THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)</small>
CARTER MCKAY, BURROWS SAINT (FR) and DEAL D'ESTRUVAL (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race.

An enquiry was held into the running and riding of DREAM BERRY (FR), ridden by Jonjo O'Neill and trained by Jonjo O'Neill, which was held up in the early stages before being asked for an effort approaching the final hurdle and running on to finish seventh, beaten by 10¼ lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to drop DREAM BERRY (FR) out and to get the gelding to settle and ask for an effort approaching the final hurdle. The rider added that he had been denied a clear run down the back straight and suffered slight interference leaving the back straight, which resulted in him being further back than ideal. The trainer stated that the ride accorded with his instructions apart from being unable to take closer order at the top of the hill. Their explanations were noted.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DISCORAMA (FR), placed second, suffered from mild heat exhaustion.

Race 7 - 5:30pm
<small>THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)</small>
Permission was given for GINO TRAIL (IRE) to go early to post, VANITEUX (FR) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute and DOITFORTHEVILLAGE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.

FOXTAIL HILL (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.

The Starter reported that BRIGHT NEW DAWN (IRE) was reluctant to race. The representative of Venetia Williams and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. The representative stated that while the gelding had refused to race at Leicester the application of sheepskin cheekpieces on its previous start at Chepstow had appeared to help but that the gelding had run too freely. He further added that the cheekpieces would be reapplied in the future. The trainer was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.

The winner, LE PREZIEN (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Cheltenham on 16 December 2017 where the gelding finished eighth of ten, beaten by 35¾ lengths. The representative of Paul Nicholls’ explanation that the gelding had jumped poorly on its previous run and on this occasion got into a better rhythm which in turn improved its jumping was noted. LE PREZIEN (FR) was routine tested.

Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROCK THE WORLD (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose, THREE STARS (IRE), placed fifth, lost its left hind shoe and TOWNSHEND (GER), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.
 
Statement from BHA

Following the conclusion of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said:
“I must first express my sympathy towards to all those who will have loved and cared for the horses who suffered fatal injuries this week. Everyone who follows this sport does so because we love these fine animals and it is extremely sad when we lose any horse.
“The BHA will be reviewing the circumstances leading to the fatalities at the Cheltenham Festival. We will examine the evidence from the past week over the next few days before deciding how we will pursue the review.
“We continue to use research, safety measures, regulation and education to reduce fatality rates to as close to zero as possible. This is what has contributed to the overall fatality rate within British racing reducing by a third in the last 20 years, and the fatality rate in Jump racing reducing to below 0.4% of runners.
“We will also be examining whether the existing penalties for misuse of the whip, and how they apply, constitute an adequate deterrent to jockeys.”
 
The ones that died weren't whipped to death, though.

They are separate issues.

I've been arguing since the three way photo in the International Stakes at York in 1998 that excessive use of the whip should mean disqualification.

The deaths are a mixture of bad luck, running on unsuitable ground (asking them to do too much in conditions they struggle to cope with) and maybe over-training.

I wonder if there is a case for abandoning/postponing racing more readily.

Jessie Harrington used the word 'appalling' more than once before the last race yesterday, referring to the ground.
 
The thing that annoys me most is when the jock makes no attempt to grab their horse when coming down when they are in a position to do so. Just letting them run/hobble off is a no no in my book.
 
Thought this was interesting from yesterday's report.

Race 5 - 4:10pm
THE ST. JAMES'S PLACE FOXHUNTER CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

The Veterinary Officer reported that a kit bag search of Alan Fleming, the trainer of FOXROCK (IRE), revealed possession of Pro-Dosa Boost Oral Paste, an electrolyte trace element replacer. The trainer, the Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The explanation of the trainer that it was unopened and had not been used was noted. Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed FOXROCK (IRE) to run and the gelding was routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, ordered that it be tested, and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.

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I actually feel that electrolytes should be allowed as quite often horses won't drink after a race but if you get these pastes in quickly then they will. And with a fair few suffering from mild heat exhaustion, then it's even more vital to get them rehydrated asap. These pastes can work within minutes - a few months ago my horse suffered a serious accident and one of the subsequent complications was severe dehydration which resulted in condition called The Thumps or hiccups which started to affect his heart. We tried to tube powered electrolytes into him but his thoat was swollen. I rang every local trainer (inc. Hobbs and Pipe) and no one had any. Fortunately Bob Buckler did and i went and picked them up. Cured him within half an hour!!

Bearing in mind you see plenty of sportsmen and women drinking specialist drinks during an event (I'm thinking tennis), it seems wrong that it is seen as a banned substance for horses.
 
Thank you very much for putting these up. The number of shoes lost borders on ridiculous!
The fact that an unopened package was found and not used, doesn't mean they had used one and thrown the empty packaging away!
I note no comments regarding the fatalities. Do the stewards not interview/take any action when these happen?
I think to stop whip abuse happening the penalties for the jockey have to be harsher. They are the only ones responsible, it's not fair to disqualify the horse and penalise the owners. Instead of 6 days, if the ban was 3 weeks( or more), maybe that might make them think twice, and instigated from the next day after the offence and not several days/weeks later?
 
jinnyj said:
I actually feel that electrolytes should be allowed as quite often horses won't drink after a race but if you get these pastes in quickly then they will. And with a fair few suffering from mild heat exhaustion, then it's even more vital to get them rehydrated asap. These pastes can work within minutes - a few months ago my horse suffered a serious accident and one of the subsequent complications was severe dehydration which resulted in condition called The Thumps or hiccups which started to affect his heart. We tried to tube powered electrolytes into him but his thoat was swollen. I rang every local trainer (inc. Hobbs and Pipe) and no one had any. Fortunately Bob Buckler did and i went and picked them up. Cured him within half an hour!!

Bearing in mind you see plenty of sportsmen and women drinking specialist drinks during an event (I'm thinking tennis), it seems wrong that it is seen as a banned substance for horses.
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Interesting thread.

Jinny - out of interest, what is the impact of electrolytes in terms of hydration - is it simply getting horses to take fluids in quicker? Back in the day (a long time ago!) when I was starting riding out they were a big deal (AP O'Brien at the time being famous for optimising their use in Ireland but it was fairly widely used) but I never understood the exact benefit. Would be really interested to know more..
 
Encourages fluid intake and helps restore blood volume by replacing the lost ions used to maintain it normally. Dehydrated horses go into toxic shock very easily.

Ridiculous it isn't allowed - why not make it available under vet supervision at the track if they want it regulated!?

Many a horse has been revived from exhaustion with a bottle of duphalyte IV
 
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