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

D. McMonagle replaced D.P. McDonogh on Mojave River (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 3)(intended mount a non runner)
D.P. McDonogh replaced M.P. Sheehy on Sigh No More, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 3)(stewards permission)

289A Trainor Stone And Tile Irish EBF M'dn

N.M. Crosse, rider of Pallatine Hills, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to sit after a furlong and a half from the stalls. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

289B Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Irish EBF Mdn

J. Cleary, rider of Baila Conmigo, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around inside the last furlong.

W.J. Lee, rider of Thebelmontgangster, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check inside the two furlong pole. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no riding offence had occured and therefore took no further action.

289C Weld Park Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Alla Stella (GB), trained by Sir Mark Prescott Bt (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

289D Lavazza Nursery H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Desmond Castle, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed second, and Montpellier Green, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed first, where it appeared an incident may have occured. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.P. McDonogh stated that he was coming with what he thought was a winning run when his mount ducked left and made contact with Montpelier Green. D. McMonagle stated that his mount rolled slightly both ways and was struck from behind by Desmond Castle. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Desmond Castle, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left inside the final furlong.

289E SBK Renaissance Stakes

C.T. Keane, rider of My Mate Alfie, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around when coming for his race.

W.J. Lee, rider of Super Sox (GB), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

289F Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch

B. Robinson, rider of Tashkhan, trained by Brian Ellison (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false step after a furlong from the start. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs from the start involving Divine Comedy, ridden by R. Kingscote, placed tenth, Countess Of Tyrone, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, and Zoffee (GB), ridden by A.J. Slattery, unplaced, where it appeared W.J. Lee was forced to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that at that point the runners were filing across into positions and he was forced to take a check. R. Kingscote stated that he was holding his position and did not suffer interference. A.J. Slattery stated that he was filing across into position but felt he had left enough room for the horses on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to remind A.J. Slattery to ride with more awareness in future.

D. McMonagle, rider of Nurburgring, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got stopped two and a half furlongs from the finish.

289G Bord Na Mona Recycling Rated Race

W.J. Lee, rider of Procrastinate (GB), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had no luck in running.

289H SBK M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thequietman (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Bay Brook, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the home turn.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Crossglen, trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Ms. Justice Leonie Reynolds,
Mr. Philip Caffrey,
Mr. Patrick Coveney,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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