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

C. D. Maxwell rode Charlie Darling (FR) (reserve) trained by Gavin Cromwell (Race 2)
P. A. Harnett replaced J. Coen on Getaway Queen, trained by David Kenneth Budds (Race 1)(Unwell)
S. M. Crosse replaced J. Coen on Collective Power, trained by Edward Lynam (Race 8)(Unwell)

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L.F. Roche, rider of Roman Song trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

J. Kearney, rider of Lucky Shot trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Tenth Amendment trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

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Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Empty Metaphor trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left inside the last two furlongs.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Elusive Tune trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference early on.

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C.D. Maxwell, rider of Carrickfinn (GB) trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Stewards interviewed A.C. Persse, rider of Sheer Chance, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, A.C. Persse admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines in relation to frequency but claimed that one hit was for corrective purposes when passing the horse gate. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that A.C. Persse was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended A.C. Persse for two racedays.

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R. Whearty, rider of Sandyman (GB) trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Stewards enquired into an incident on leaving the starting stalls involving Cedar Rapids, ridden by S. Foley, Fastman, ridden by D. McMonagle, Fox Leicester, ridden by Julie Burke, Sevenal (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, The Bog Bank, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, and Tynamite, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge where it appeared that a number of horses received pressure from their outside. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D. McMonagle stated that his mount jumped slowly and received pressure from his outside. G.F. Carroll stated that his mount was wearing full cup blinkers, jumped a little slowly, got a bump and backed out. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her mount received pressure from her right and she took him back. Julie Burke stated that her mount jumped well and she rode as straight as she could to the marker poles but admitted that she had moved inwards a little. J.J.G. Ryan stated that his mount received pressure from his outside and got carried across as a result. S. Foley stated that his mount jumped well and slightly to the left but anticipated the direction of horses on his outer and ran away from them. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action in relation to any part of Rule 214. They did, however, on an admission in evidence from Julie Burke, consider that she was in breach of Rule 211 by failing to ride in a straight line from her draw position to the marker poles. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Julie Burke for one raceday. Ms Elaine O'Farrell accompanied J.J.G. Ryan at this enquiry.

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The Stewards requested a report from Gavin Cromwell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Musical Rhapsody, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mr Cromwell reported that his charge didn't handle the heavy going on its previous start and prior to that race he was badly interfered with late on. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Instrumental (GB) trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left all the way up the straight.

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The Stewards requested a report from M.Halford, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kampala Beach, placed first, as compared with its recent runs at Down Royal and Gowran Park. M.Halford reported that his charge was ridden handy but did not stay the trip at Down Royal on the 26th September. He added that his charge was dropped back in trip at Gowran Park on the 18th October but was inconvenienced by the soft ground. In his opinion, his charge had a few lengths to find on the favourite Stratacaster (GB) on their previous meeting at Dundalk on the 15th August and furthermore, handled today's surface very well. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Stratacaster (GB), trained by Miss Amanda Mooney, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Stratacaster (GB) trained by Miss Amanda Mooney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout this race.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Invincible Ourse trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very keen.

The Stewards interviewed C. Martins, rider of Steel Queen, concerning his use of the whip in the latter part of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. C. Martins accepted that he was in breach of the whip guidelines in relation to frequency and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that C. Martins was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and suspended him for two racedays.

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C.T. Keane, rider of Matilda With Me trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around under pressure.

J. Kearney, rider of Destined To Rock (GB) trained by Garry Caldwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was checked one and a half furlongs from the finish.

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Eastern Racer, ridden by G.F. Carroll, and Destined To Rock (GB), ridden by J. Kearney where it appeared that Destined To Rock had to momentarily check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Matilda With Me, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed first, and Dark Street, ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed second, where it appeared that contact was made. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, N.M. Crosse stated that Matilda With Me had come in onto his horse when bumping and in his opinion had cost his own mount a better placing. C.T. Keane stated that mount had hesitated when taking the lead and gone a bit to the left after receiving contact and lay on Dark Street without affecting the final placings. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

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The Stewards received a request from Edward Lynam, trainer of Collective Power, to substitute the nominated rider J. Coen (unwell) with S.M. Crosse. Mr. Lynam stated that his charge was a very difficult ride and in the circumstances he was not happy to avail of the services of any other claiming rider. Having considered the matter, the Stewards allowed the request on this occasion under the provisions of Regulation 3, as they were satisfied that the request was a valid one.

S. Foley, rider of Beleaguerment trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away.

C.P. Hoban, rider of Samrogue trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped after one furlong.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. J. McGrath (Chairman),

Mr. L. McFerran,

Mr. R. J. McSharry,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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