The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

W.J. Codd, trainer of Earl Of Desmond (GB) (Off feed) - €200
John C. McConnell, trainer of Tango Theatre (Coughing - late withdrawal) - €200

345A Fairyhouse Winter Festival (M) M'dn Hdle

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #5 to be omitted from this race.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of De Skutty Wren trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was found to be lame when pulled up.

J.M. Moore, rider of Grace Faraday trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped green during this race.

345B Irish National Hunt Beginners S'chase

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence #5 to be omitted from this race.

M.F. Morris, trainer of Sams Profile (GB), reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that his charge was found to have burst a blood vessel post race.

345C Advanced Ticket Offer Rated Novice S'ch

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence #5 to be omitted from this race.

345D Ireland V Britain (Q.R.) H'cap S'chase

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence #5 to be omitted from this race.

345E INHSC Supp. Point-To-Points Hunters S'ch

Owing to the low elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence #5 to be omitted from this race.

Miss M. O'Sullivan, rider of Its On The Line trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung a bit to the left during this race.

345F John Thomas McNamara Series (QR) Hcp Hdl

The Stewards received a report from I.H.R.B. Starter, Mr. P.L. Malone, that Mr P.J. O'Neill, rider of Getaway Katie had failed to carry out his instruction to continue walking until the flag was dropped and caused the false start. Evidence was heard from the rider who stated that he had mistaken the starting protocol and apologised for his actions. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr P.J. O'Neill was in breach of Rule 208(v)(b) by failing to comply with the starters instructions. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr P.J. O'Neill for one raceday.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mrs. T.K. Cooper,
Mr. Edward Galvin,
Mr. Peter Law,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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