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

J.A. Heffernan replaced L.F. Roche on Effernock Fizz, trained by Cian Collins (Race 7)(Stood down)

171A Linden Bloodstock App'tice Claiming Race

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Romantic Samurai, trained by Eoghan Joseph O'Neill, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Tartaraghan, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the closing stages of this race where Tartaraghan had hung left and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

171B Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auc M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at approximately the half way point involving Nituna, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed sixth, where it appeared that the rider struck his mount and ran close to heels causing him to check. Evidence was heard from R.C. Colgan, who stated that his mount lost interest at that point in the race and started to loose ground. He said he used his whip once to regain lost ground and his mount over reacted for a few strides, took off and almost ran onto heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the explanation offered and took no further action on this occasion other than to advise R.C. Colgan to ride with more awareness in future.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Radar Ahead (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount reared as the stalls opened.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Mythical Rock, trained by Alan McIntyre, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

171C Bay Leaf H'cap

Adam Caffrey, rider of Gregorina, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around in the last furlong.

W.J. Lee, rider of Share The Treasure, trained by T.Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away from the stalls.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Not Far To Fall, trained by Eoin Griffin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with bad interference at the start.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Kilbarry Jack, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped the road early in this race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Not Far To Fall, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, unplaced, Kilbarry Jack, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, and Finsceal Annie, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed sixth, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.P. McDonogh stated that he received interference causing him to check. R.P. Whelan stated that he felt he kept a reasonably straight racing line after the stalls opened. J.A. Powell stated that the horses outside him moved right after the stalls opened and he moved with them. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.A. Powell was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered his record (5th offence), they suspended him for 20 racedays.

171D Treacy's Pharmacies H'cap

C.T. Keane, rider of See Me Through, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference on the bend and half way up the straight.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Brave Troop, trained by Alan McIntyre, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked right when he hit the front and leaned right in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Brave Troop, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed first, and See Me Through, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, where it appeared that contact was made between both horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.T. Keane stated that he suffered interference from the winner on the bend and again in the home straight. L.T. McAteer stated that his mount was a very difficult ride and felt that he had made every effort to correct his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of River Derwent (GB), trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

171E Lodge At Ashford Castle M'dn

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Expound (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung both left and right from two furlongs out.

171F GAIN The Advantage Series H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hidden Land (USA), trained by Andrew Kinirons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

W.J. Lee, rider of Roman Bull, trained by Michael William O'Meara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received contact from behind two and a half furlongs out. The Raceday Stewards reviewed this incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Curious Bride, trained by Eamonn O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

B.M. Coen, rider of Desert Friend, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room two and a half furlongs out.

171G Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

The Raceday Stewards fined Gavin Cromwell, trainer €65 for failing fit the declared tongue strap to Pachmena, prior to entering the parade ring.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ameerat Jumaira (GB), trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Justice R. Groarke (Chairman),
Mr. N. Rooney,
Mr. D. Gavin,
Dr. C. O'Flaherty,
Mr. L. Aspell.

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