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

B.M. Coen replaced A.J. Slattery on Khafaaq (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery (Race 2)(Stood down)
M.A. Enright replaced A.J. Slattery on Secret Sauce, trained by J.A.Stack (Race 4)(Stood down)
N.M. Crosse replaced A.J. Slattery on Hot Bell (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery (Race 6)(Stood down)

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N.M. Crosse, rider of Trampas (GB) trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount sustained an injury in the straight and pulled up.

B.M. Coen, rider of Dark Matter trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame.

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R.P. Whelan, rider of Skontonovski (GB) trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run until late in the race.

S. Foley, rider of Instrumental (GB) trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got blown around in the strong wind.

The Stewards interviewed M. Beresford, rider of Trueba, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M. Beresford admitted that he was in breach of the whip guidelines in relation to frequency and said that it was a miscalculation on his part. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that M. Beresford was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended M. Beresford for one raceday.

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Slow Burner (GB) trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green and free in the back straight.

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J.A. Heffernan, rider of Carracci (USA) trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right up the straight.

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D.W. O'Connor, rider of Flag High trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

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

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J.A. Heffernan, rider of Dragon Roll trained by Eamonn O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran up on heels on the turn into the straight and had to check.

The Stewards reviewed an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Lariat (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, and Pepsiwithacap, ridden by R. Whearty where it appeared both horses came close together and contact may have been made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the 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:

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr. M. Magnier,

Mr. F. Fitzsimons,

Mr. P.D. Deegan.

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