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

D.W. O'Connor rode Nikki Swango (reserve) trained by John C. McConnell (Race 4)

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Turn Up The Beat (GB), trained by David Richard Barry, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.S. Dalton, rider of My Girl Sioux, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Turn Up The Beat (GB), trained by David Richard Barry, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was restless in the gates and jumped awkwardly.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the home straight involving Cuban Grey (GB), ridden by R.M Mulligan, placed first, Havana Notion (GB), ridden by H.J. Horgan, unplaced, and Rattletheonionbag, ridden by W. Joyce, placed fifth, where it appeared W. Joyce had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that he had to sit for a stride. R.M. Mulligan stated that he edged out as he thought he was clear of Rattletheonionbag. H.J. Horgan stated that he kept a straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found R.M. Mulligan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Livingston Range, ridden by Nicola Burns, unplaced, My Girl Sioux, ridden by J.S. Dalton, placed second, and Rattletheonionbag, ridden by W. Joyce, placed fifth, where it appeared contact was made between Livingston Range and Rattletheonionbag as My Girl Sioux crossed in front of them. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the backstraight involving Belles Feuilles (FR), ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, and Lauroline (GB), ridden by Nicola Burns, placed fourth, where it appeared it got tight between the two momentarily. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.F. Carroll stated that things just got tight for a few strides. Nicola Burns stated that her mount shied back from the horse on her outside but she did her best to keep straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D.S. O'Sullivan, rider of Deed Pole (GB), trained by Cian Hughes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around up the straight.

J. Kearney, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check inside the furlong pole. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.A. Powell, rider of Beauty Bella, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room turning in.

W. Joyce, rider of L'immortale, trained by Thomas Dowling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Zahee, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run from over a furlong out.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Belles Feuilles (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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P. McGettigan, rider of Villemacho, trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked from the slip rail up the straight.

C.D. Fahy, rider of Bungle Inthedesert, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

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W.J. Lee, rider of Gran Habano, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slow.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Amber Blossom (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.W. O'Connor, rider of Lost President, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D.W. O'Connor was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for three racedays.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line involving Saint Brandon, ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed fifth, and Lost President, ridden by D.W. O'Connor, placed second, where it appeared Lost President drifted left into Saint Brandon. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Maharajjah, ridden by Neve Bennett, placed third, and Red Hugh O'Donnell, ridden by D.S. O'Sullivan, placed fifth, where it appeared Maharajjah drifted left up the straight. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.S. O'Sullivan stated that Maharajjah was clear of him at the time. Neve Bennett stated that her mount was hanging but she caused no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Vivacious Lady, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, at the request of the Raceday 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. F. Cahill (Chairman),
Mr. J. Osborne,
Mrs. Henrietta Egan,
Mr. P. Deegan.

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garvan Ware as Security Officer for this meeting.

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