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

S. Michael Millar, trainer of Breagagh (Cast in box, late withdrawal 3.20 p.m.) - €200

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

D.E. Sheehy replaced S.B. Kelly on Domestic Goddess, trained by William Durkan (Race 2)(Stood down)

167A Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auc M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Raleigh Bridge (FR) trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was awkward and had a look at the road crossing.

167B Barclay Communications H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Highland King, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have cuts on his left fore and right hind and was blowing hard post race.

167C Mount Charles H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dudley's Bar, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

167D BoyleSports Ir. EBF Ulster Oaks (F) Hcp

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gradulations (GB), trained by A. Oliver, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

167E BoyleSports Ulster Derby

The Stewards enquired into possible interference over one furlong from the finish involving Cougar (JPN), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed second, and Urban Oasis, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed first, where it appeared that Urban Oasis may have made contact with Cougar (JPN) when manoeuvering out to make a challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J.A. Heffernan stated that the situation got tight but there was no interference. J.A. Powell stated that he found an opening and felt that while he was tight for room, he had not caused any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final one hundred and fifty yards involving Manu Et Corde, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed third, and Urban Oasis, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed first, where it appeared that Urban Oasis came off a straight racing line and caused Manu Et Corde to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, K.J. Manning stated that Urban Oasis was about a half to three parts of a length in front when that animal made a move across onto the running rail causing his own mount Manu Et Corde to be checked. J.A. Powell stated that his mount was a small and quirky animal and had maintained a straight course when the whip was applied twice but jinked towards the rails while he was giving him another hit. He added that he was aware of the presence of Manu Et Corde on his inner during this part of the race. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that J.A. Powell was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended J.A. Powell for five racedays.

167F Value Cabs H'cap

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Storm Steps trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

167G Watch Racing TV With Free Trial Now M'dn

Sorcha Woods, rider of Woodstream Lad trained by R. K. Watson, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right throughout this race.

A representative of R. K. Watson, trainer of Woodstream Lad, reported to the Clerk of Scales that their charge spread an off fore shoe during this race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Ms Mary Cosgrave,

Mr Thomas Breen,

Mr P. Deegan.

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