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

R.A. Doyle rode Rock Of Baile Ur (reserve) trained by Eoin Griffin (Race 2)
S.F. O'Keefe replaced J.C. Gainford on Secrecies Of Stone, trained by Paul Nolan (Race 2)(stood down)

122A Clonmel Racecourse Claiming H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined It Could Be You, trained by Thomas Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of On Lovers Walk, trained by Gerard Kelleher, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right at the second last hurdle.

122B Aisling Kennedy Memorial (C&G) Mdn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Thomas Gibney, trainer of Podcast, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).

122C1 Download The New Tote App H'cap H'dle

K. Callaghan, rider of Whatyouwant, trained by Michael C.Griffin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third last hurdle.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.P. Shinnick, rider of Princess Sophia, trained by Terence O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was reluctant to start and lost ground as a result.

122D Talbot Hotel Clonmel H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approch to and jumping the second last involving Ballycashin, ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed first, Aboy Joey, ridden by G.B. Noonan, unplaced, Jake Peter, ridden by P.T. Enright, placed third, and Early Arrival, ridden by K. Callaghan, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occured. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.E. Mullins said he was conscious of his mount going for the outside wing but when he got close to the hurdle he kept a strong connection to the left rein. G.B. Noonan and K. Callaghan both stated they got interfered with when Ballycashin ran down the hurdle. P.T. Enright stated he received no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards gave D.E. Mullins the benefit of doubt on this occasion and took no further action.

K. Callaghan, rider of Early Arrival, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered after the second last hurdle.

122E Tote Guarantee Available (M) M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms. Nicola O' Connor, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer that she was unable to positively identify Dolores Umbridge, trained by Eugene O' Sullivan, from the markings contained in the passport presented for this horse. Ms. O'Connor further stated that the microchip reader was showing a six year old filly by Dansant out of the same dam. Evidence was heard from Eugene O' Sullivan, trainer, who stated that both horses are very similar and are stabled next to each other. He added that the wrong horse was loaded by a member of his staff for racing today. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Dolores Umbridge and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official.

Mr D. Doyle, rider of Miss Maxfort, trained by N.Stokes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mounts saddle slipped a little bit.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kimy (FR), trained by Thomas Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

122F Botanica International H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the approach to the second last hurdle involving Tom McGreevy, ridden by T.P. Harney, unplaced, and Answering, ridden by Mr D. Doyle, placed sixth, where it appeared they briefly made contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.M. Quirke, rider of Zolpharine, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

122G John Walsh Memorial INH Flat Race

Mr D. Doyle, rider of Nelson Muntz, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got squeezed for room in the final furlong.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Cuckoo Valley, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second, Fad Eadrainn, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed first, and Nelson Muntz, ridden by Mr D. Doyle, placed third, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. P.W. Mullins stated he received a bump going through the wings of where the last hurdle was. Mr. J.L. Gleeson stated his horse leaned away from the wing of where the last hurdle was but was trying to keep his mount straight at all times. Mr. D. Doyle stated he received pressure from both sides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman),
Mr. M. Carroll,
Mr. P. Coveney,
Mrs. F. Ward,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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