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

K. M. Donoghue replaced J.W. Kennedy on Coach Carter, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 2)(injured)
K. M. Donoghue replaced J.W. Kennedy on Amor Verdadero, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 3)(Injured)
D. J. O'Keeffe replaced P.D. Kennedy on Flindt, trained by Ciaran Murphy (Race 2)(Injured)
J. S. McGarvey replaced P.D. Kennedy on Justbecool, trained by Ciaran Murphy (Race 3)(Injured)

053A RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Johngus, trained by Sean Aherne, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

053B Randox Rated H'dle

The Stewards interviewed Mr B.W. Harvey, rider of Mitchouka (FR), 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 rule. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Mr B.W. Harvey in breach of Regulation 10.3.G, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. B. W. Harvey's record in this regard and taking into consideration that there were exceptional circumstances the Stewards suspended Mr. B.W. Harvey for two racedays.

053C WKD H'cap H'dle

The Stewards interviewed Mr B.G. Crawford, rider of Lily's Gem, 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 rule. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. B. G. Crawford was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Mr. B. G. Crawfords record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. B. G. Crawford for three racedays.

053D Randox Ulster National H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Shady Operator trained by E. Bolger was found to have blood at both nostrils, possibly as a result of a fall.

053F Boardsmill Sires M'dn Hunters S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arctic Comet, trained by Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

053G Molson Coors (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

Dylan Johnston, rider of Maggie G trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Robert Steele (Chairman),

Mr. Colin Hall-Thompson,

Mrs. Siobhan Keegan,

Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue.

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