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

J. Smith rode Zero Fighter (reserve), trained by E.D. Delany (Race 3).

107A1 Ballygowan M'dn H'dle

M.P. O'Connor, rider of My Lady O (FR), trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

R. Deegan, rider of Kara Sacre (FR), trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung and jumped left throughout.

107A2 Ballygowan M'dn H'dle

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Coyote Spirit, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

107B Club Lemon H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P. Cleary, rider of Voice Of Reason, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and stated that it was due to a lack of experience. The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that there were signs of a low-level mark on the offside of the horse and forwarded photographic evidence of same. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P. Cleary was in breach of R.10.3(b) (unnecessary use when out of contention) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), they suspended him for two racedays. With regards to the mark which The IHRB Veterinary Officer confirmed faded after a short period of time, and the manner in which the whip was used (one strike on the offside) the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

107C Pepsi Max H'dle

K.C. Sexton, rider of Timmy Tuesday, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left after jumping the second last hurdle.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Timmy Tuesday, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

107D Club Orange Beginners S'chase

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the landing side of the last fence involving Baltic Bird (GB), ridden by P.M. O'Brien, placed first, and Big Stage, ridden by K.C. Sexton, placed second, where it appeared the two horses made contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and that the incident had no bearing on the result of the race, therefore no further action was warranted.

107F C&C White M'dn Hunters S'chase

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined My Life Be Like, trained by D.M. Christie, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of delayed recovery post race.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Suttons Hill trained by Richard John O'Brien was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Mr D.G. Lavery, rider of My Life Be Like, trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise in running.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Suttons Hill, trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Richard John O'Brien, trainer of Suttons Hill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge burst a blood vessel.

107G Energise (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of the race involving The Iron Chef, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed fifth and Inspired Act, ridden by Mr D. McGill, unplaced, where it appeared contact was made. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.L. Gleeson stated that his mount was green, spooked at the birch and he had to take a check. Mr D. McGill stated that his mount became unbalanced down the hill and received contact from behind as he slightly moved in. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and 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. L. McFerran (Chairman),
Dr. P. Molony,
Mr. P.G. Stewart,
Mr. F.G. Fitzsimmons,
Mr. A. Ring.

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