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

C.J. Orr replaced H. Morgan on Rightback Atya, trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 3)(Stewards permission).
S.F. O'Keeffe replaced J.J. Slevin on Flynsini, trained by P.M. Cloke (Race 3)(Injured).
D. Meyler replaced J.J. Slevin on Mighty Blue (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 4)(Injured)
P.E. Corbett replaced J.J. Slevin on Wanchu Bach, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 5)(Injured)
P.T. Enright replaced K.J. Brouder on Sparkling Stars (FR), trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy (Race 5)(Rider administration error)

018A Sobac Soil.ie Beginners S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Braeside, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

018B Cavalor Equine Nutrition H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kilkeaskins First, trained by J.P.Dempsey, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spare Brakes, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

018E1 Congratulations ITBA_Official M'dn Hdle

D.E. Mullins, rider of Fraternity trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference at the final hurdle involving M C Muldoon, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed first and Whowonthetoss, ridden by D. Meyler, placed second, where it appeared that M C Muldoon jumped to the left and collided with Whowonthetoss. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. Meyler in his evidence stated that his mount was turned sideways at the last hurdle, lost his momentum, took time to recover and was gaining on the winner going to the line. Mr. P.W. Mullins in his evidence stated that his mount went left at the last stride before jumping the hurdle but felt that movement from both horses caused the collision. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused was accidental in nature. Having regard to the winning distance, they made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. Mr. Justice Tony Hunt absented himself from this enquiry and Dr Paddy Molony acted as Chairman.

018E2 Congratulations ITBA_Official M'dn Hdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gloire D'athon (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

018F Easter Festival 3rd-5th April M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Direct Fire, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Foxhole, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame behind post race.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Living's Boy An Co (FR) trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly in the closing stages.

M.P. Burke, rider of Fairy Orchard trained by John M.Burke, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount went wrong behind after the second last hurdle and pulled up.

018G Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

G.P. Brouder, rider of Grey Habit trained by P.Meany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount idled for the entire race and had to be kept up to it.

The Stewards interviewed G.P. Brouder, rider of Grey Habit, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence he stated that his mount was off the bridle most of the way and kept responding to his urgings. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that G.P. Brouder was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended G.P. Brouder for 2 racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),

Dr. Paddy Molony,

Mr. Joe Collins,

Mr. H. Hynes.

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