The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

P.M. Cloke, trainer of Bellgrove (stone bruise) - €200 (late withdrawal)

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

Mr. F. Maguire rode Ballea Fox (GB) (reserve), trained by Seamus Spillane (Race 4)
Mr. P. A. King rode Arctic Ambition (reserve), trained by Robert Tyner (Race 4)

324B Suir Blueway H'cap H'dle

B.J. Cooper, rider of Definiteadare trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly and pulled up thereafter.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Definiteadare, trained by Thomas Cooper, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

324C Cashel M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fourneux D'isanka (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

324D Powerstown Demesne (QR) H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Go Gill Go trained by James Grace had blood at both nostrils post race.

The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Lucky Max (GER), trained by Sean Thomas Doyle, placed first, compared with its previous run in Thurles on the 20th March 2021 where he finished 11th of 16 runners. Evidence was heard from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board N.H. Handicapper Mr. Shay Quinn, who stated that Lucky Max had ran well on 8th of Feb 2021 when finishing 8th of 16 at Fairyhouse but disappointed on his subsequent starts. Mr. Sean Thomas Doyle stated that his horses were under a cloud from February to the end of the season and he had numerous other horses run disappointing in this period also primarily in point to points. He further added that he gave Lucky Max a lengthy break during which time he got much stronger and came back in training a different horse. He added that in his opinion this was a weak contest and his yard has returned to good form as results have shown recently especially in point to points. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

324F Clonmel Oil Chase Day Nov 11th (M) S'ch

M.M. McDonagh, rider of Humm Baby trained by Michael Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was confirmed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported Humm Baby had blood at both nostrils post race.

The Stewards requested a report from John Patrick Ryan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kitty Galore, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Cork on the 17th of October 2021 where she pulled up. Mr. John Ryan stated that the good ground on that occasion combined with a fast run race gave his charge a fright early on and she didn't perform thereafter. He added that the softer surface today allowed Kitty Galore to control the race from the front and this in his opinion brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. John G. Moloney (Chairman),
Mr. Maurice Carroll,
Mr. Patrick Coveney,
Mr. Denis Hickey,
Mr. M.F. O'Donoughue.

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