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

B.J. Cooper replaced K.J. Brouder on The Holmeister, trained by Michael P. Hourigan (Race 2)(Injured)
R.A. Doyle replaced K.J. Brouder on Made In Pimlico, trained by Brendan W.Duke (Race 3)(Injured)
S.W. Flanagan replaced K.J. Brouder on Dorans River, trained by Patrick G.Kelly (Race 5)(Injured)

199C West Tyre Ballinrobe H'cap H'dle

The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Shantou Warrior, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, S.W. Flanagan stated that his first three hits were only flicks behind the saddle but accepted that through an old habit of applying flicks early that he had exceeded the acceptable guideline for the use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.W. Flanagan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.W. Flanagan for three racedays.

199D Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice H'dle

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Walsh, rider of Persia, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M.P. Walsh stated that he had used the whip twice down the shoulder to stop his mount leaning onto the rails while rounding the final bend. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards gave M.P. Walsh the benefit of the doubt in relation to the two hits for corrective purposes and found that the remaining hits did not breach R10, therefore they took no further action.

The Stewards interviewed B.J. Cooper, rider of The Little Yank, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, B.J. Cooper stated that his mount kept responding to his urgings but the long run in and the closeness of his challenger had contributed to him exceeding the permitted use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that B.J. Cooper was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended B.J. Cooper for two racedays.

199F1 Sweeney Oil H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rubiana, trained by Mrs Caroline McCaldin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a superficial wound on the medial right hind cannon bone.

199F2 Sweeney Oil H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hockworthy Flyer, trained by Andrew McNamara, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on her right hind leg post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Galaxy Girl trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the second last hurdle.

The Stewards requested a report from Peter Fahey, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Jubatus, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Paul Harrison, Authorised representative for Peter Fahey, trainer, reported that the longer trip of 2 miles 5 furlongs 122 yards and competing in a low grade handicap contributed to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Donal H. Gavin (Chairman),

Mr. N.B. Wachman,

Mr. Anthony Ryan,

Mr. H. Hynes.

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