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

Ms E.K. Murray rode Charlie Luciano (reserve) trained by Noel Meade (Race 3)
Mr J. Kelly Smith rode March Law (reserve) trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 3)

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Areuhavingacup, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

C. Horgan, rider of Ranko Express, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dwelt in the starting stalls.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Angel Of The Sea, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Millieblue, trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tight for room around the bend.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that J. Kearney, rider of Aurora Nova, placed fourth, had weighed in at 10 lbs light. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had weighed out correctly but realised on presenting himself at scales to weigh in that the lead cloth was missing resulting in a 10 lb discrepancy. Andrew McNamara, trainer of Aurora Nova, stated that he had mistakenly left the lead cloth in the stable when saddling his charge. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Kearney had weighed in at 10 lbs light and disqualified Aurora Nova from fourth place in accordance with the provisions of Rule 231(i). The amended result now to read; First - Almendares (GB), Second - Heartrate, Third - Billboa (GB), Fourth - Redshore City and Fifth - So Majestic. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Andrew McNamara was in breach of Rule 36(iii) and Rule 148(i) and fined him €400. Ian Kearney accompanied J. Kearney at this enquiry.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, G.M. Ryan, rider of Old Peculier (GB), trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was caught wide early, met with interference early in the straight and then ran on well.

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Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Dancing Tango, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left down the back straight and likewise in the home straight.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Mr E.P. O'Brien, rider of Last Ammo, trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount unavoidably clipped a heel when horses ahead of him began to drop back.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Dancing Tango, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed fifth, and Burren Song, ridden by Mr A.P. Ryan, placed fourth, where it appeared that Dancing Tango made an inward manoeuvre and made contact with Burren Song. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr A.P. Ryan stated that he had straightened his mount before the incident which happened quickly and contact was made. Mr J.L. Gleeson stated that his mount had been hanging and he initially tried to challenge up the stand side but he thought he had enough room to his left and did not expect his mount to go out on Burren Song. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr J.L. Gleeson was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr J.L. Gleeson for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident before the turn into the straight involving Dancing Tango, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed fifth, Joupe, ridden by Mr F. Maguire, unplaced, Last Ammo, ridden by Mr E.P. O'Brien, unplaced, Burren Song, ridden by Mr A.P. Ryan, placed fourth, Travel On (GB), ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, unplaced, and March Law, ridden by Mr J. Kelly Smith, unplaced, where it appeared that Last Ammo clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr E.P. O'Brien stated that he had nowhere to go and his mount clipped a heel when horses were dropping back. Miss A.B. O'Connor stated that she was holding her line but her mount was dropping back at this point of the race. Mr J. Kelly Smith stated that his mount was hard to hold and he switched out to avoid a horse dropping back and clipped a heel. Mr F. Maguire, Mr A.P. Ryan and Mr J.L. Gleeson all stated that they did not suffer any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion any blame to any rider and they took no further action.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Balearic, trained by Richard John O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on his right hind post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about one and three quarter furlongs from the finish involving Roman Bull, ridden by J. Gonet, placed second, Halcyon Spirit (GB), ridden by Tom Kiely Marshall, unplaced, Magnetic North, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, unplaced, and Hidden Land (USA), ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced, where it appeared that Hidden Land (USA) received interference from her outside. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Tom Kiely Marshall stated that he rode into a gap but it closed when he was half way into it. L.T. McAteer stated that he was holding a straight course when he felt contact on his mounts hind quarters which turned her. C.J. MacRedmond stated that he was asking his mount for an effort when he got a bump from his outside which caused the gap to close and his mount was unable to hold his position. J. Gonet stated that her mount was hanging badly to the left and went in slightly before being straightened. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that C.J. MacRedmond was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned C.J. MacRedmond on this occasion. .

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D.P. McDonogh, rider of Best Guess, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Segomo, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount sustained an injury and was pulled up.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Whisky On The Hill (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green throughout.

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Adam Caffrey, rider of Half Nutz, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Macadam's Rock, trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slowly from the starting stalls.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about two furlongs from the finish involving Little Keilee, ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, Havana Notion (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, and Alfarida, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, unplaced, where it appeared that Havana Notion (GB) made an outward move and Little Keilee checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D. McMonagle stated that coming off the bend he lined up for the outside but ran out of room and had to take a precautionary check because of a domino effect of a number of runners on his inner. C. D. Maxwell stated that he had horses on his inner that were spreading out and he got tight for room on the outer. G.F. Carroll stated that a number of horses ahead of him went outwards off the final bend and his own mount kept getting pushed out leaving little room for horses on the very wide outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards being mindful of D. McMonagle's evidence where he stated that he had to take a precautionary check of his own doing, took no further action.

D. McMonagle, rider of Little Keilee, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had no luck in running.

J. Kearney, rider of Indian Outlaw, trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr. J. Hunt,

Mr. J. Tyrrell,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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