The Stewards fined Hugh Paul Finegan, trainer, €65 for fitting blinkers to Happy Lad which had not been declared and ordered their removal.

The Stewards interviewed D.G. Hogan, rider of Fattan (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had thought he had used his whip within the limits during the race. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.G. Hogan was in breach of both Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended D.G. Hogan for 6 racedays in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 10.6(a)(4th offence).

C.P. Hoban, rider of Sydney Blues trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung both left and right in this race.

R. Whearty, rider of Rebel Ruler trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Stewards requested a report from Shane Crawley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kalmira, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. The trainer reported that his charge had disappointed on its previous run when running in very quick succession. He said that his charge was freshened up for tonight's run which was off the back of a 44 day break and felt that this, along with a good break from the stalls had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Stewards informed Joseph Anthony Murray, trainer, that Never Back Down, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kudbegood, trained by Matthew J. Smith, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D. McMonagle, rider of Kudbegood trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Satin Snake (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

H.J. Horgan, rider of San Andreas, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ducked as the stalls opened and was slowly away as a result of this.

The Stewards fined Adrian McGuinness,trainer of Pretreville(Fr), €130 for failing to notify the authorities that his charge had been gelded as required under the provisions of Rule 148(vi).

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Sistine Madonna trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room on the first bend. The Stewards reviewed the race at the first bend and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. P. Molony (Chairman), Mr. L. McFerran, Mr. P. Stewart, Mr. P.D. Deegan.

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