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

Shane Fenelon rode Tomannie (reserve) trained by S. Michael Millar (Race 1)
Eoin G. Kelly rode Cross Court (reserve) trained by W J Bryson (Race 2)
S. O'Callaghan replaced S.A. Mulcahy on Monoxide (GB), trained by Neill McCluskey (Race 5)(stood down)

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Stuzzikini, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D.F. O'Regan, rider of Stuzzikini, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P.T. Enright, rider of Catch The Beast, trained by Edward Cawley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he rode his mount to get home home well but he got tired close home.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Djameson trained by Shane Crawley had blood at the nostrils post race.

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Derek McGrath, rider of Gamigin, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

J.P. Robottom, rider of Mrs Paisley, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Monbeg Park, ridden by Mr B. Lawless, placed second, Ottoman Style (GB), ridden by C.D. Maxwell, placed first, The Gradual Slope, ridden by M.M. McDonagh, unplaced, Cardamon Hill, ridden by D.F. O'Regan, unplaced, and Luimneach, ridden by J.S. McGarvey, placed fifth where it appeared that the riders got a bit tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.D. Maxwell stated that he jumped wide and stayed wide. Mr. B. Lawless stated that his mount was a little keen and he kept wide. J. S. McGarvey stated that his mount was keen and that he received a bump from his outside and he took his horse back. D.F. O'Regan stated that he received pressure from his outside and he made an effort to keep off heels. Mark McDonagh stated that he was aware of two horses on his inside and was giving them room. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards could not apportion blame to any rider and so took no further action.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.A. Mulcahy, rider of Arahecan, trained by Neill McCluskey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount clipped a heel, through no fault of any other rider. He also stated that his mount landed awkwardly at the previous hurdle and was rolling around on ground he did not like when he clipped the heel and came down.

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The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Gordon Elliott, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of The Greek, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Mr. Ian Amond, authorised representative of the trainer concerned stated that The Greek was a bit flat the last day he ran and he got a break which brought about todays apparent improvement in from. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Farclas (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Farclas (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Finbar Cahill,
Mr. F.G. Fitzsimmons,
Mr. P. Deegan.

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