The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:

R.C. Colgan rode Imperial Khan (reserve) trained by Liam G O'Brien (Race 1)

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Senado Square (GB), ridden by C. Horgan, unplaced, Samrogue, ridden by O. McSweeney, placed first, and Maggie Thunder, ridden by D.P. McDonogh where it appeared Samrogue had to take a check when going for a gap. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.Horgan felt he kept a straight line but when he heard a shout he made room. O. McSweeney stated that he had to take a slight check. D.P. McDonogh stated that while his mount was rolling around a bit he kept a reasonably straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Maggie Thunder, trained by G. Hassett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around a bit in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Senado Square (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal appeared to have banged its jaw in the gates but to be otherwise post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Alto Sax, trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. Foley, rider of The Bear Trap, trained by John Geoghegan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a bit in front.

J.A. Powell, rider of Special Angel, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S. Foley, rider of The Bear Trap, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was getting tired in the closing stages and as such didn't have as tight a hold on his whip which is why it appeared the whip may have come in contact with his mounts head. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the riders explanation.

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D.P. McDonogh, rider of Apache Outlaw, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the last half furlong.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Big Gossey, ridden by R. Whearty, placed fourth, and Dandyville, ridden by S. Foley, placed fifth, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Pulse Of Shanghai, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, unplaced, Anaelle, ridden by L.F. Roche, unplaced, and Markievicz, ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed fourth where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.M. Sheridan stated that he received a bump from his inner. L.F. Roche stated that his filly drifted away from the horse on his inner. R.P. Cleary stated that he had to take a check when he felt pressure from his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and they took no further action.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Circles, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too free.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Pulse Of Shanghai, trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump one furlong out.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Markievicz, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not get a clear run in the straight.

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S. Foley, rider of Airgead, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped around a bit in the straight when he was backpedaling.

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R. Coakley, rider of Garrybello (FR), trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

S. Foley, rider of New Phenomenon, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. J. McGrath (Chairman),
Mr. S. Collins,
Mr. J. Tyrrell,
Mr. P.D. Deegan.

Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.