The Raceday Stewards granted a request from D.Broad, trainer of Burvea, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Diamond Nora, trained by Declan Queally, placed first, compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the IHRB Handicapper Mr. A. Shaw who stated that this horse has had only two runs when finishing 20th of 25 runners beaten 51 lengths at Naas on the 25th of February and also when finishing 10th of 16 runners beaten 61 lengths at Gowran Park on the 9th of March. Furthermore, Mr. A. Shaw added that whilst she had won her sole point to point start, in her two hurdle runs she had shown nothing and this run today represented a marked improvement in her hurdle form. Evidence was also heard from the trainers Authorised Representative, Mark T. Spillane, who stated that the yard may have been under a cloud and this horse may have been sick also. He further added that the change in tactics today may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee for further investigation.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D. King, rider of Fairytale New York, trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was dropped in and stayed on one pace.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from P.J. Rothwell, trainer of Cheerful Chap, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S.D. Torrens, rider of Cheerful Chap, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S.D. Torrens was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard, they suspended him for one raceday.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Notkeepinyagoing, trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race. The trainer reported that mucus was found in his trachea on endoscopic examination post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Beau's Candle, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Flying Donkey, trained by James Daniel Dullea, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Oldtown To Emly, trained by K.A. Heffernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Patrick G.Kelly, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Captain Jimmy, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Patrick G. Kelly stated that he ran his charge in quick succession and then gave him a break to freshen him up which may have brought about the apparent improvement in form.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Onlyamatteroftime, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that it was his first time over the trip and he dropped him out to get him settled. He further added that he felt in the end his mount wasn't good enough.

Mr D. Allen, rider of King Of Cong, trained by Terence O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left down the back straight.

Mr F.D. Brickley, rider of See A Stride, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB veterinary officer.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. T. McDonogh (Chairman),
Mr. N. Rooney,
Mr. N. McCarthy,
Mr. D. Gavin,
Mr. P. Deegan.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to races one to four.

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