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

John Geoghegan, trainer of Chateau Musar (Late withdrawal, transport difficulties) - €200.

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

Sam Ewing replaced G.F. Carroll on Sen Ding, trained by G.M.Lyons (Race 1)(Injured)
Sam Ewing replaced G.F. Carroll on Angel Of The Stars, trained by G.M.Lyons (Race 2)(Injured)
G.P. Halpin replaced G.F. Carroll on Silverkode, trained by Joseph G. Murphy (Race 3)(Injured)
A.C. Persse rode Valhalla's Dream (reserve) , trained by Anthony Mullins (Race 3)
W.J. Lee replaced G.F. Carroll on Liquid Luck, trained by Joseph G. Murphy (Race 7)(Injured)
D. McMonagle rode Sienna Lady (reserve) , trained by M.Halford (Race 7)
J.A. Heffernan replaced C.D. Maxwell on Hey Kameir, trained by M.J. Tynan (Race 2)(Traffic accident M50, Stewards permission)

165A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

R.L. Moore, rider of The Lute Player trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount wasn't comfortable and was eased.

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

S.M. Crosse, rider of Ultramarine trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free in the early part of this race.

165C Brady Family Supporting Barretstown Hcap

C.T. Keane, rider of Diderot (GB) trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room after the junction of the tracks.

D. McMonagle, rider of Larado (FR) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped awkward from the starting stalls.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Rocky Dreams (GB) trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped after the two furlong marker.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the junction of the tracks about two and a half furlongs from the finish involving Diderot (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, unplaced, Coins Cross, ridden by K.J. Manning, unplaced and Aloysius Lilius, ridden by S. Foley, unplaced where it appeared that Diderot (GB) checked when racing close to the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence C.T. Keane stated that he was riding to take his time but the field came back quickly at the junction of the tracks and he checked for a stride having run short of room. S. Foley stated that Coins Cross was avoiding another runner coming back in the field and his own mount exaggerated what was happening by moving to the right. K.J. Manning stated that Shikoko came back quickly and he had to take off his heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference was accidental in nature and took no further action.

S. Foley, rider of Aloysius Lilius, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported at a Stewards enquiry that his mount leaned at the junction of the tracks.

The Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Rocky Dreams (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, unplaced, Prince Of Peace, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, unplaced and Valhalla's Dream, ridden by A.C. Persse, unplaced, where it appeared that Prince Of Peace ran short of room and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence D.E. Sheehy stated that his mount was in full rhythm about one and a half furlongs out when a gap appeared but he could find no more to take it and he took back out when the gap closed. G.M. Ryan stated that he went the inside of Valhalla's Dream when he edged left but that animal switched back to the right leaving him tight for room but not having to take back. A.C. Persse stated that his mount was wearing blinkers for the first time and ran around when tiring about one and a half furlongs out. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

165D Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Derby

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sea Ducor (GB), trained by A.L.T.Moore, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards interviewed Nikita Amelia Kane, rider of Allora Yeats, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In her evidence, the rider stated that her mount was lazy and kept responding but admitted that she did not realise how much she had used the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Nikita Amelia Kane was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record into consideration and pursuant to R10(6)(a) the Stewards suspended Nikita Amelia Kane for nine racedays and also referred her to R.A.C.E for one days tuition on the correct use of the whip.

165F TRI Equestrian H'cap

G.M. Ryan, rider of Miss Myers trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

165G Holden Plant Rentals H'cap

L.T. McAteer, rider of Devious Dreamer trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Stewards interviewed S.T. McCullagh, rider of Bears Hug, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence S.T. McCullagh stated that his mount travelled well until leaning on the turn into the straight for which he hit the animal once on the shoulder for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.T. McCullagh was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.T. McCullagh for one raceday.

M.Halford, trainer of Kalaroun, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge had lost it's near fore shoe in running

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Robert Dore (Chairman),

Ms. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. Anthony Byrne,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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