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

S.D. Bowen rode American In Paris (reserve) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 7)

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The Raceday Stewards interviewed R.P. Cleary, rider of Final Fantasy (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, R.P. Cleary stated he felt in riding that he had used his whip within the guidelines but had mistakenly misjudged the count. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that R.P. Cleary was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended R.P. Cleary for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Nigel Thomas Slevin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Miss Vizeun, placed first, as compared with her previous run at Killarney on the 18th August 2022 when finishing last of fifteen runners beaten seventeen lengths by the winner Eloquent Arthur (GB). The trainer reported that his charge had run respectable races at both Leopardstown and Ballinrobe on good ground before running at Cork on the 22nd July on good ground when finishing seventh. He added that she showed little form on her run at Killarney four weeks later on yielding ground. As a consequence he gave her a break after Killarney to freshen her up before reappearing today with a visor applied. In his opinion this brought about the improved performance. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Storm Eric, trained by Jamie Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right all the way up the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Miss Upbeat, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Step Back In Time, trained by Christopher David Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right from the starting stalls.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Selective Power, trained by Edward Lynam, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Sorcha Woods, rider of Linus Larrabee, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Miss Hilary McLoughlin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Macadam's Rock, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Martin Ferris, Authorised representative for Miss Hilary McLoughlin reported that S.M. Crosse, rider, was of the opinion that the animal may have resented the kickback here on the 16th November. The same rider felt that having ridden the animal wide here on the 12th December, he needed to come back in trip to seven furlongs when well beaten over one mile. Martin Ferris added that in his opinion, their charge ran a very good race here the last day when the winning margin was taken into account. He also commented that their charge raced off a rating of 60 tonight having dropped from 68 and furthermore the rider was a seven pound claimer. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

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Adam Caffrey, rider of Zig Zag Zyggy, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received slight interference in the straight.

R. Whearty, rider of Betrayed (GB), trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a very difficult ride which went both left and right in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the latter stages of this race involving Zig Zag Zyggy, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed third, and Betrayed (GB), ridden by R. Whearty, placed fourth, where it appeared that Betrayed ran around when challenging and may have interfered with Zig Zag Zyggy. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards 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. Robert Dore (Chairman),

Mr. Peter Reynolds,

Mr. Victor Connolly,

Mr. P. Moloney.

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