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

D.F. O'Regan rode Part Time Farmer (reserve) , trained by Noel Meade (Race 1)
Miss P. Elvin rode Classic Concorde (reserve) , trained by Andrew McNamara (Race 4).
Miss S. Larkin rode Fiveaftermidnight (reserve) , trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 4)

064A Boomerang.ie M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eden Flight (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Townend, rider of Eden Flight (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and made a respiratory noise in running.

At the request of the Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Blackstair Rocco, trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount disappointed the previous day at Limerick when struggling to finish. Today his mount ran keen to the first hurdle, settled well from thereon until cutting out after the fourth last hurdle when passed by two other runners. He added that he held his mount together from that point to ensure that he finished.

064B Frank & Teresa O’Reilly Mem Hunters S'ch

The Stewards enquired into an incident close to the finish involving Solomn Grundy, ridden by Mr J.L. Scallan, placed first and Stand Up And Fight, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, placed second, where it appeared that Stand Up And Fight edged left and made contact with Solomn Grundy. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.L. Scallan stated that the other horse had come over towards his mount and made contact. Mr D. O'Connor stated that his mount was tired having gone a strong gallop and in his opinion both horses had drifted towards each other. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference was accidental in nature and took no further action.

Mr T. O'Connor, rider of Cloudy Tuesday trained by Turlough O'Connor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled or jumped during this race.

064D McCauley Ladies National H'cap S'chase

The Stewards requested a report from Noel Meade, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Ificudiwud, placed first, as compared with its previous run when pulled up at Naas on 31st January . Noel Meade reported that his charge did not handle the very soft ground conditions at Naas and contributing factors to todays successful run included the application of cheek pieces, the step up in trip to three miles and the better underfoot conditions. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

Miss S. Ahern, rider of Chosen Hour trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was pulled up before the third last fence after the saddle had slipped in running.

064E INH Stallion Owners EBF Nov. H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Folcano (FR), trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Meticulous trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien was found to have been struck into behind.

At the request of the Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Sneaky Getaway, trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left going out on the final circuit and was eventually pulled up.

The Stewards reviewed an incident close to the finish involving On Eagles Wings, ridden by Mr H.C. Swan, placed fifth and Panda Boy, ridden by R.A. Doyle, unplaced, where it appeared that Panda Boy may have been short for room when racing close to the running rail. Having reviewed the recording and considered the matter, the Stewards decided that no further action was warranted.

064F Rybo H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eclair De Beaufeu (FR), trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

064G Irish Stall. Farms EBF (M) INH Flat Race

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the entrance to the straight involving It'sallabouteve, ridden by Mr W.T. Cronin, unplaced, Party Central, ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed first and Condesa, ridden by Mr B.G. Crawford, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred when It'sallabouteve had the other two runners in a pocket before Condesa found a gap to get out. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr W.T. Cronin stated that he was holding his line while Condesa was trying to get out but was unable to maintain his position before receiving some contact from Condesa. Mr B.G. Crawford stated that he was getting pressure from his inside for some time before getting a gap to extract his mount from behind the leaders. Mr J.J. Codd stated that he waited for the opportunity to get out from behind the leaders and took what he believed was a sufficient gap to deliver his final challenge. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards accepted the riders' explanations and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Brooklynn Glory, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

064H Jetaway.ie (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Stewards interviewed Mr Pat Taaffe, rider of Harry Alonzo, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence Mr Taaffe accepted that he was in breach of the permitted number of hits under the whip guidelines but had exceeded the limit as he had a live chance. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr Pat Taaffe was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr Pat Taaffe for 2 racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Ms. Justice Leonie Reynolds (Chairman),

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. Jack Rearden,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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