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

S. Foley replaced N.M. Crosse on Papa K, trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 2)(Intended mount was a non runner)

240A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

The Stewards enquired into an incident about three furlongs from the finish involving Better Not Bitter, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed third and Benitoite, ridden by S. Foley, placed second, where it appeared that Better Not Bitter may have caused interference to Benitoite when making an outward manoeuvre to start his run. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S.Foley stated that Better Not Bitter edged out and made contact with his own mount which is a small filly. D. McMonagle stated that he was caught behind Sussex (USA) and he edged out into a narrow gap but his mount changed leads and made contact with Benitoite. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was caused by D. McMonagle riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended D. McMonagle for one raceday.

S. Foley, rider of Benitoite trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount received a bump at the halfway mark.

240B DMG Media Irish EBF M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Craic At Dawn, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Fiach McHugh trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

D. McMonagle, rider of Midgetonamission trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

240C Coolmore Arizona Irish EBF M'dn

C.D. Hayes, rider of Jack Rose trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped slowly out of stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Anchorage, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Believe In Science, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

240E Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes

S.M. Crosse, rider of Maritime Wings trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right under pressure two furlongs from the finish.

240G Curragh Supporting Relay For Life M'dn

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Heavenly Power, ridden by M.A. Enright, placed first and Swift Flight (FR), ridden by S. Foley, placed third, where it appeared Heavenly Power edged slightly to the left towards Swift Flight (FR). Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

240H TRI Equestrian H'cap

At the request of the Stewards, Sam Ewing, rider of Ever Rock, trained by J.J.Lambe, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount reared up and stumbled when the stalls opened and we parted company.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. J.G. Moloney,

Mrs. J.O. Onions,

Ms. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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