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

C. McGivern rode Effernock Dieubon (reserve) trained by Cian Michael Collins (Race 1)
J.P. O'Sullivan rode Glenmalure Lodge (reserve) trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 5)
Mr. J.C. Barry rode One And Only (reserve) trained by Oliver McKiernan (Race 8)
C.D. Maxwell replaced R. Deegan on Scalor (FR), trained by Liz Doyle (Race 7)(stood down)

104A2 Adare Manor Opportunity M'dn H'dle

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Irish Envoy, trained by Liz Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Marciano, trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left, ran off the bend and was pulled up.

104B West Tyre Opportunity H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the start of this race where Peace Party, ridden by K. Callaghan, was turned the wrong way and adrift of the remainder of the runners when the race started. Evidence was heard from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter Mr J.R. Banahan who stated that he had informed the riders that there were fifteen seconds to the start time and to walk quietly. He added that he was concentrating on the horses at the front and from his position on a low rostrum, he did not see that Peace Party was adrift of the field. He admitted that he would have acted differently if he was aware of the whereabouts of Peace Party. K. Callaghan stated that he heard the starter requesting everybody to slow down and announcing that there were fifteen seconds to the start time. At that time the runners were revved up and his own mount was sideways and in fear of being kicked, he turned his mount around and shouted to the Starter. Desmond McDonogh, trainer of Peace Party, stated that he saw his charge acting up, turning around and being left. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards referenced Rules 10, 208 and 209. In their summary, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. In reaching this decision they took into consideration that the Starter had delayed his start by the seconds announced and that Peace Party had participated in the race before being pulled up. Furthermore, they reminded K. Callaghan of his responsibility to comply with the provisions of Rule 208 by not turning his horse backwards from the starting line having been instructed by the starter to come forward. The Raceday Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mcgrath From Clune, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

104C Supermac's M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Niall Moore, rider of Easy Fella, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Niall Moore stated that he had misjudged his use of the whip and mistakenly exceeded the whip guidelines for frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Niall Moore was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned Niall Moore on this occasion.

R. Deegan, rider of Aldworth Court, trained by Niall O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a bit fractious at the start.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Rainbow Chaser, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Rainbow Chaser trained by Luke Comer was lame on his left fore post race.

104D Burke's Clonbur H'cap H'dle

Shane Fenelon, rider of Sulafaat, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Everystep Oftheway, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

104G Jennings Meats INH Flat Race

Mr Pat Taaffe, rider of Any Road, trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared up at the start.

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Hob's Angel, trained by Martin Gerard McGuane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout this race.

The Raceday Stewards fined Paul John Gilligan, trainer, €65 for failing to fit the declared cheek pieces to Elusive Action, prior to entering the parade ring. The Raceday Stewards noted that this animal ran without the declared cheek pieces and cautioned Paul John Gilligan following an enquiry in which he admitted the offence.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Donal H. Gavin (Chairman),

Dr. Colm O'Flaherty,

Mr. Niall Rooney,

Mr. Michael Moloney,

Mr. H. Hynes.

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