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

P. M. O'Brien rode Shing Shilla (reserve) trained by Adrian Sexton (Race 7)
J. Coen replaced G. Brouder on Whatsitabout (FR), trained by M.F.Morris (Race 6)(Stood down)
J. Coen replaced G. Brouder on Derby Rock, trained by M.F.Morris (Race 7)(Stood down)

137B KPMG H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Last Kingdom (FR), ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed second, and A Snow White Park, ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed first, where it appeared Last Kingdom switched when A Snow White Park went to the rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

137C1 Sheridan Electric M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Western Princess, ridden by B. Hayes, and trained by W.P. Mullins. Evidence was heard from the rider and the Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned. B. Hayes stated that his mount is a very difficult mare who wears a hood and tongue strap and she bolted first time out, bolted at half way and barely finished her race second time out and then ran nicely when she settled somewhat last time out. He added that his instructions were to jump off mid division but it was essential that she was on the rail and settled. Furthermore he added that he ended up further back then planned but had been shuffled back at the start. Peter Delmar, Authorised Representative for W.P. Mullins confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Western Princess was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given and took no further action.

137C2 Sheridan Electric M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Firebrand (GER), trained by John J.Nallen, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

G.B. Noonan, rider of At The Wings, trained by Norman Lee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the last.

137E Portwest H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the second last involving Gordons Aura, ridden by J.P. Shinnick, unplaced, Order Of The Dance, ridden by D.J Gilligan, unplaced, and Zero Fighter, ridden by J.C. Gainford, unplaced, where it appeared Order Of The Dance ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. P. Shinnick stated that he went back to the rail after jumping left. D. J. Gilligan stated that he jumped big at the second last and when the horse in front went back to the rail his mount became unbalanced. J. C. Gainford stated that he maintained his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J. Coen, rider of Whatsitabout (FR), trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel and was pulled up. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently examined the animal and reported it to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately three furlongs from home involving Dream Shaper, ridden by R.P. Geoghegan, placed sixth, Only One Plan, ridden by C.M. Quirke, unplaced, and Dream Escape, ridden by D. E. Mullins, unplaced, where it appeared Dream Shaper momentarily ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

137F FBD H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Evans Secret (GB), trained by Mark Michael McNiff, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled its left hind shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

137G QuinnBet INH Flat Race

Mr O.T. Gilligan, rider of Mystical Sandmason, trained by Paul John Gilligan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. P. Allen (Chairman),

Mr. N. Wachman,

Mr. N. Rooney,

Mr. H. T. Hynes.

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