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

Mr. E. P. O'Brien rode Chapel Street (reserve), trained by Joseph Hennessy (Race 1)
Jordan Gainford rode Robin Des Ruby (reserve), trained by Eoin Griffin (Race 3)
S. W. Flanagan replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Inagh's Gift, trained by Sean P. Hennessy (Race 3)(unwell)
B. Hayes replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on Damut, trained by Michael Winters (Race 5)(Unwell)
K. J. Brouder replaced D.J. O'Keeffe on More Overdraught (GB), trained by Eamonn Francis Gallagher (Race 6)(Unwell).

382A1 Derrygrath M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Champagne Rodeo, trained by Paul O'Flynn, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed once and to have blood at its left nostril post race.

At the request of the Stewards, J.J. Slevin, rider of Winter Castle, trained by S. Slevin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was keen early, made a few mistakes and lost its position as a result and then made the best of its way home from there.

382A2 Derrygrath M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Three By Two, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled a right fore shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Kate Ill Know, ridden by B. Hayes, placed first and Coconut Tudor, ridden by B.J. Foley, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. J. Foley stated that he had received a bump and intimation from the winner and he felt it may have cost him some ground but he did not have to stop riding and he was unsure if it had affected the placings. B. Hayes accepted that his mount had drifted left but was not aware that there was any contact between him and the second horse. He added that he had his whip in the correct hand and was doing his best to keep his mount straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action.

D.E. Mullins, rider of Takealookatme trained by G.T.Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise in running.

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Three By Two trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount stopped very quickly.

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the home straight involving Close Enough, ridden by M. Hamill, placed fourth and Three By Two, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, unplaced, where it appeared that Close Enough ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M. Hamill stated that his mount had been very keen and then gotten tired and was unable to hold onto its position on the rail. Rachael Blackmore stated her mount was still green and drifted into the rail as she passed the horse on her inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused was accidental in nature and they took no further action.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Close Enough, ridden by M. Hamill, and trained by B.J.Hallahan. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. M. Hamill, stated that his instructions were to drop in and get his mount to settle. He added that the pace of the race steadied a lot shortly after they jumped off and his mount became very keen as a result. Furthermore, he stated that his mount refused to settle and then got very tired and received interference turning into the straight. B.J.Hallahan, confirmed the instructions given and added that his charge may have finished closer if she had not been so keen throughout and then suffering interference turning in. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Close Enough was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given and took no further action other than to remind M. Hamill to be seen to make more effort in the closing stages.

382B Minorstown (Mares) H'cap H'dle

B. Hayes, rider of Knockraha Katie trained by James G.Sheehan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Jordan Gainford, rider of Robin Des Ruby trained by Eoin Griffin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise in running.

382C Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn H'dle

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

A. McCurtin, rider of Waldo trained by Brian O'Keeffe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

At the request of the Stewards, P. Townend, rider of Runrized (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stopped quickly.

382D Kilmolash H'cap H'dle

The Stewards interviewed A. McCurtin, rider of Added Bonus, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and said that he had continued to use his whip to try and hold his position. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that A. McCurtin was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered A. McCurtin's record in this regard the Stewards suspended A. McCurtin for three racedays. Mr. P. Dowling absented himself from this enquiry.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Hilltop Supreme, ridden by K.J. Brouder, placed first, Added Bonus, ridden by A. McCurtin, placed second and Crack On Corrie, ridden by S.D. Torrens, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K. J. Brouder stated that he had switched sides and come with a winning run and felt he had maintained a true line. A. McCurtin stated that it had gotten a little tight but he did not have to stop riding and it had not cost him anything. S. D. Torrens stated that he felt the three horses had drifted slightly together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action. Mr. P. Dowling absented himself from this enquiry.

382E Monksgrange H'cap H'dle

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Chelseas Friend trained by James Joseph Mangan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount got very tired.

382F Irish Stallion Farms EBF(M)INH Flat Race

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Faith Du Val (FR) trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left.

Mr C. Abernethy, rider of Maggie G trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his bridle broke.

Ms Michelle Duggan, trainer of Kicking Princess, reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that her charge was found to be in season post race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. D. Hickey (Chairman),

Mr. S. McDonogh,

Mr. P. Dowling,

Mr. P. D. Matthews.

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