Blackmore case epitomises a bizarre and puzzling week for Irish stewarding
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Within five days last week, IHRB stewarding panels were called on to investigate incidents of major interest to the racing and betting public at three fixtures: Gowran Park on Wednesday, Kilbeggan on Friday, and Killarney on Sunday.
The first was a running-and-riding case on the Flat, the second involved a bizarre mid-race incident in a hurdle race, and the third involved alleged interference at the final fence in a chase.
All three cases involved high-profile personalities, although that should be irrelevant since every participant in the sport is entitled to equality of treatment in any disciplinary process.
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Published on inAlan Sweetman
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