The Raceday Stewards received a report from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr J.R. Banahan, that P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Quite Incredible had failed to obey his instructions when the flag had been raised. Evidence was heard from the starter and rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr J.R. Banahan stated that the riders restrained their mounts when requested to do so but P.J. O'Hanlon allowed his mount to roll on. This was his reason for stopping the race. P.J. O'Hanlon on viewing the video, stated that some horses were a neck ahead of his own mount of which one of them moved forward and lit up his own mount. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P.J. O'Hanlon was in breach of Rule 208 by putting his horse into a trot or canter with a view to taking any advantage before the race is started. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended P.J. O'Hanlon for three racedays.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr P.L. Malone, that C. Brassil, rider of Dont Go Yet, had weighed in at 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that that he had rehydrated after weighing out and did not expect that it would affect his weight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C. Brassil was in breach of Rule 231 by weighing in at more than 1 lb overweight. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended C. Brassil for two racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Princess Zoe (GER), trained by Anthony Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have wounds on the inside fetlock and outside of cannon of her left hind.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Jetara, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout this race.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr J.R. Banahan, that L.P. Dempsey, rider of Harmonya Maker (FR) had failed to obey his instructions when the flag was raised. Evidence was heard from the starter and rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr J.R. Banahan stated that the runners were walking forward in a controlled manner when L.P. Dempsey let his mount into a jog which disobeyed the instructions given. L.P. Dempsey, on viewing the video, stated that his mount was keen to go forward and despite he trying to restrain her, she got lit up when other horses on her outside started to go forward. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the riders explanation. Mr William Flood, Raceday Steward, recused himself from this enquiry.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Doctor Bravo (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Hercule Du Seuil (FR), placed first, as compared with its previous run in a Grade 1 Novice hurdle here at Fairyhouse on the 4th December 2022 when pulled up in the race won by Marine Nationale. David Casey, Authorised representative for W.P. Mullins, reported that their charge was running for the third time in a short space of time when competing here last December and was unable to dictate the pace when taken on by other runners which resulted in him tiring and pulling up. He added that their charge was freshened up since last December and on returning today he was allowed to dictate his own pace in the lead where he was left alone. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grand Slam Sam (GB), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss A. Hourigan, rider of Field A Thistles, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In her evidence, Miss A. Hourigan admitted that she had exceeded the whip guidelines for frequency and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Miss A. Hourigan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her clean previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Miss A. Hourigan for two racedays.

P. Townend, rider of Appreciate It, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount both hung and jumped left throughout this race.

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. William Flood,

Mr. Robert Dore,

Mr. John Tyrrell,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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