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

C.T. Keane replaced G.F. Carroll on Phoenix Cowboy (USA), trained by G.M.Lyons (Race 5)(Intended mount was a non runner)

210A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined A Moment Like This (USA), trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Blanc De Noir trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung very badly to the left during this race.

210B Join Racing TV Now H'cap

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by + 1 minute

210C Irish Stall Farms EBF Median Auction Mdn

W. Joyce, rider of True Artist trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the stalls when they opened and then jumped out slowly.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Compere (GB) trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room close to the line and he had to sit but this did not affect his final placing.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Tommythelongfella trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls, was slowly away and ran green.

The Stewards interviewed S.R Markey, rider of Stepping Sandstone, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, S.R. Markey stated that he thought that his mount would pass a few horses. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.R. Markey was in breach of R10(3)(b) by using his whip unnecessarily when his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.R. Markey for one raceday. Anthony McCann, Master of S.R. Markey, attended this enquiry.

210D ASG & Partners H'cap

C.T. Keane, rider of Massaman trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right under pressure from two furlongs out.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Delta Romeo trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

210E Her Majesty's Plate

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by + 1 minute

S.M. Crosse, rider of Dances With Stars trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced crossing the road.

T.P. Madden, rider of Ever Present trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Moon Daisy trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

210F Craft Event Co. Apprentice H'cap

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by + 1 minute

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined All Class (FR), trained by Ronan M.P. McNally, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

D.J Gilligan, rider of All Class (FR) trained by Ronan M.P. McNally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled on the ground.

J. Kearney, rider of Fattan (GB) trained by D.Broad, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered in the first furlong.

Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Magi Gal trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her saddled slipped during this race.

The Stewards reviewed an incident soon after the start involving Arctic Blaze, ridden by Cillian McConnell, and Fattan (GB), ridden by J. Kearney where it appeared that Fattan (GB) checked. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Justice Siobhan Keegan,

Mr. P.G. Stewart,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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