The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Luxembourg (Off feed) - €200
John Joseph Murphy, trainer of Turbulence (Off feed) - €200
J.P. Murtagh, trainer of Skilled Warrior (Off feed) - €200

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

R.L. Moore replaced E.J. McNamara on Shark Bay, trained by A.P.O'Brien (Race 1)(Intended mount was a non runner)
W.J. Lee replaced N.M. Crosse on Camino Mission, trained by W. McCreery (Race 8)(Intended mount was a non runner)

167A Barronstown Stud Irish EBF (C&G) M'dn

B.M. Coen, rider of Chicago Soldier trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran around through greeness in the final furlong.

S. Foley, rider of Lucky San Jore (GB) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very upset in the starting stalls.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Men On The Hill trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no luck in running.

The Stewards reviewed separate incidents in the closing stages. The first incident involving Atomic Jones (FR), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed first, Chicago Soldier, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fourth and Men On The Hill, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed sixth where it appeared that Men On The Hill was tight for room when challenging between horses racing wide on the outside. Also a second incident involving Point Gellibrand, ridden by S.M. Crosse, placed second and Lucky San Jore (GB) ridden by S. Foley, unplaced, where it appeared both horses may have made contact when Point Gellibrand made his challenge one off the running rail. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matters, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

167B Airlie Stud Stakes

C.D. Hayes, rider of Cheerupsleepyjean (FR) trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stumbled when leaving the starting stalls.

167C Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Hcp

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Zig Zag Zyggy trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount shortened his action in the final furlong and found the going too quick for him.

167D Paddy Power Rockingham H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Zarzyni, trained by David Barron (in GB), at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

James J. Doyle, rider of Grammata trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with interference after about two furlongs and again over one furlong from the finish.

The Stewards reviewed an incident over two furlongs from the finish involving Only Spoofing, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed fourth and Grammata, ridden by James J. Doyle, unplaced, where it appeared that Grammata may have run short of room. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

167G Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ragusa' H'cap

The Stewards interviewed N.G. McCullagh, rider of Effernock Fizz, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence N.G. McCullagh stated that his mount was a very tough filly who set a strong gallop and nearing the finish he saw his challenger bearing down on her and went one hit over the guideline. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that N.G. 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 N.G. McCullagh for one raceday.

167H Finlay Volvo Irish EBF Median Auct. M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Offiah, trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Diamil, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed second, Emporio, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed first and Lolly Yeats, ridden by S.P. Davis, placed fourth, where it appeared Lolly Yeats may have received interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence S.P. Davis stated that Emporio came from his outside and he received a bump. G.M. Ryan stated that his mount was ungenuine and he passed Lolly Yeats very quickly and moved inwards in the belief that he was clear. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount was lugging through greenness but at the same time he felt that he had kept a straight course. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. They advised G.M. Ryan to ride with more care.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Diamil, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed second, Emporio, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed first and Notre Belle Bete (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, where it appeared that Emporio was tight for room when trying to deliver a challenge between horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence G.M. Ryan stated that he was trying to keep his mount covered up for as long as possible and arrived between horses where it was tight for room but a gap opened up and he raced to the front at that time. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount had rolled to the right before rolling back left and while he was aware that Diamil was arriving on his outer, he did not consider that there was a gap for Emporio until he received a bump from him which unbalanced his own mount. R.P. Whelan stated that he felt that he was keeping a straight course and did not expect Emprio to appear in the gap. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. They Stewards advised C.D. Hayes to ride with more care.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Frank Clarke (Chairman),

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,

Mr. Peter N. Reynolds,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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