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

C. J. MacRedmond replaced Sam Ewing on Kudbegood, trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 2)(Unwell)
J. M. Sheridan replaced Sam Ewing on Reverberation (GB), trained by J.J.Lambe (Race 3)(Unwell).

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R.P. Whelan, rider of Ampeson (GB) trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

S. Foley, rider of Beleaguerment trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room a furlong out.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Sir Dotti trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met some interference late on.

R. Whearty, rider of Becozurworthadd trained by Christopher David Timmons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount shied away from the horses on his outer, causing him to hit the running rail.

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Ampeson (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed first, Beleaguerment, ridden by S. Foley, placed third, Sir Dotti, ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed fifth and Hell Left Loose (GB), ridden by James J. Doyle, placed second, where it appeared both Beleaguerment and Sir Dotti ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R. P. Whelan stated that his mount drifted when it hit the front. S. Foley stated that he suffered interference and had to check but it did not affect his finishing position. R. P. Cleary stated that he suffered some interference. James J. Doyle stated that his mount drifted slightly. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise R. P. Whelan and James J. Doyle to ride with more awareness in the future.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Roxette (GER), trained by M.Halford, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be slow to recover post race.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Roxette (GER) trained by M. Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

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S.B. Kelly, rider of Da Little Grey Lad trained by Miss Katy Brown, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

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The Stewards requested a report from Luke Comer, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Old Tom Higgins, placed second, as compared with its most recent run. Jim Gorman, Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned stated that he had no explanation for the horses disappointing run last time out. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

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J.M. Sheridan, rider of Born Leader (FR) trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount reared up leaving the stalls.

W. Joyce, rider of Futurum Regem trained by Hugh Paul Finegan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left coming into the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Futurum Regem, trained by Hugh Paul Finegan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. J. M. McGrath (Chairman),

Mr. F. Cahill,

Mr. P. Dunican,

Mr. H. T. Hynes.

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