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

A.W. Short replaced M.J. Bolger on Windmill Lady, trained by Miss M.Harding (Race 3)(Rider Administration Error)
P.T. Enright replaced D. Meyler on Loyal Lioness, trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan (Race 7)(Unwell)

384A2 Fairyhouse/ Dunboyne Castle M'dn H'dle

The Stewards reviewed an incident after the final hurdle involving Five Helmets, ridden by J.M. Moore, and Tech Talk, ridden by K.M. Donoghue. Having reviewed the recording and considered the matter the Stewards decided that no further action was warranted.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Sparkling Stars (FR), ridden by K.J. Brouder, and trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. K.J. Brouder, stated that his instructions were to give his mount a little light. He was free last time out. Today he got the horse relaxed, he was caught flat-footed from five furlongs out and got into his stride past beaten horses in the straight. He summed up by stating that this is a big, raw, babyish horse who stands 18hh. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, confirmed the instructions given to the rider and expressed his satisfaction with the ride given. He stated that the horse ran free last time out. He didn't want the horse buried in company today and didn't want him to jump into others but for the rider to move out when coming to a hurdle. Today he felt he got settled. When the horses in front quickened he was caught as he's babyish. As regards the future he hoped he'd be good enough to win a maiden hurdle this season if the ground doesn't dry out too much. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Sparkling Stars (FR) was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given.

384B1 Fairyhouse Easter Gift Box (M) Mdn H'dle

B. Browne, rider of Pugin Hall trained by Michael Maguire, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst.

A.W. Short, rider of Windmill Lady, trained by Miss M.Harding, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very green.

The Stewards interviewed Mr D.L. Queally, rider of Robyndeglory, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and (i)time to respond and having taken his record into account suspended him for 1 race day.

384B2 Fairyhouse Easter Gift Box (M) Mdn H'dle

C.J. Orr, rider of Justwest trained by Gary McGill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

C.D. Timmons, rider of Midnight Mission trained by Edward Cawley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake and pulled up.

384C1 Fairyhouse Website Merchandise Mdn H'dle

The Stewards requested a report from E. McNamara, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of The Brimming Water, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that this horse pulled up due to the very testing going at Limerick and seemed to struggle to lie up over two miles at Thurles last time. He also felt his horse won an ordinary race today. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

384C2 Fairyhouse Website Merchandise Mdn H'dle

The Stewards received a report from Mr. A. Tyrrell, M.R.C.V.S., Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, that he was unable to positively identify Councilor Dick, trained by Paul Stephen Kiely, from the markings contained in the passport presented for this horse. Evidence was heard from the trainer and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Councilor Dick and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

384D1 Easter Festival 3rd - 5th Apr Hcap H'dle

The Stewards requested a report from Michael Butler, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Tangental, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The Trainer's Authorised Representative, Michael Holden, reported that this horse ran poorly on very testing ground last time. He had been given a four month break since then and has come back a lot stronger and fresher. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shean Glory, trained by Sean Aherne, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Sean Aherne, trainer of Shean Glory, reported to the Stewards (via the Veterinary Officer) that his charge made an abnormal noise in-running.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Memory Of Youth, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a right hind shoe but was otherwise post race normal.

384D2 Easter Festival 3rd - 5th Apr Hcap H'dle

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Getaway Goldie trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped left throughout.

Mr E. Mahon, rider of Mount Callan trained by Brian M. McMahon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Golden Sunset (GB), trained by Niall Madden, at the request of the 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. Laurence McFerran (Chairman)
Ms Mary M O'Connor
Mr. Sean Barry
Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

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