M.A. Enright, rider of Royal Pompom, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

J. Kearney, rider of Bambeano, trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Intend, trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout this race.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Shane Lyons, Authorised representative for G.M.Lyons, trainer, regarding his removal of a sheepskin noseband at the start from their charge Cooler (GB). Evidence was heard from the trainers Authorised representative who stated that they apply sheepskin nosebands to their charges at Dundalk but it began to rain heavily when the runners were at the start and because of its proximity he made the decision to remove the sheepskin noseband. He added that he was unaware of Notice 23 which refers to the practice of removing a sheepskin noseband prior to a race and apologised for his genuine mistake. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G.M. Lyons, through his Authorised representative, was in breach of N23 and having taken into consideration his clean previous record in this regard, they cautioned G.M. Lyons on this occasion.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Poet's Pride (GB), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Destivelle, trained by Shane Ryder, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right out of the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards informed James McAuley, trainer, that his charge Beleaguerment, which unseated its rider and ran loose before this race and was subsequently withdrawn, may render itself liable to a suspension if it repeated similar behaviour in the future.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race

W.J. Lee, rider of Sister Lola, trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to sit up in the final one hundred yards hoping for a gap to open but it did not happen.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from James McAuley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Tai Sing Yeh, placed first, as compared with its recent run here at Dundalk on the 4th January when finishing ninth of twelve runners behind the winner Mehman (GB). James McAuley reported that his yard had been under a bit of a cloud through December and his charge could not get to the front the last day in a five furlong race from a wide draw, whereas today from the inside draw, his charge jumped smart and led throughout. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

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

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr. J. Hunt,

Mr. E. Galvin,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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