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

G.M. Ryan rode Dream Footsteps (reserve) trained by Patrick T. Foley (Race 7)
C. Horgan replaced Amy Jo Hayes on Chocolat Blu, trained by Andrew Slattery (Race 6)(Stood down)

160A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

At the request of the Stewards, D.E. Sheehy, rider of Malbay Madness, trained by Edmond Daniel Linehan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped left out of the starting stalls.

160B Golf At Gowran Park H'cap

At the request of the Stewards, Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Precedent, trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that she was instructed to settle her mount at the rear of the field, give him daylight and to try and finish as best as possible. .

160C Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Count To Five (GB) trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away out of the starting stalls

At the request of the Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Affable (GB), trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped right out of the starting stalls.

At the request of the Stewards, C.D. Hayes, rider of Ezine (GB), trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with interference when breaking from the starting stalls.

The Stewards reviewed an incident on breaking out of the starting stalls involving Affable (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, Ezine (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes and Bells On Her Toes, ridden by A.J. Slattery, where it appeared that contact was made between Affable (GB) and Ezine (GB). Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

160D1 Gowran Festival Of Speed August 21 H'cap

C.T. Keane, rider of Tara Power, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he rode to avoid the fallers in the straight.

W.J. Lee, rider of Hanbags N Gladrags trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount caught a heel and feel.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Zaur, trained by Michael Butler, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was just behind the faller Handbags N Gladrags when he was unavoidably brought down.

K.J. Manning, rider of Ballysax, trained by W.T. Farrell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden to avoid the fallers.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Wychwood Whisper, trained by M.Halford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden to avoid the fallers.

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Tara Power, ridden by C.T. Keane, Hanbags N Gladrags, ridden by W.J. Lee, Cool Leader (GB), ridden by D.P. McDonogh, Zaur, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Ballysax, ridden by K.J. Manning, Wychwood Whisper, ridden by R.P. Whelan and Everylittlestep, ridden by N.G. McCullagh where it appeared that Hanbags N Gladrags fell when manoeuvring off the heels of Everylittlestep. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.T. Keane stated that he was riding wide when the incident happened on his inner. G.M. Ryan stated that Hanbags N Gladrags caught a heel and fell bringing down his own mount. W.J. Lee stated that from flag fall his mount did not go at all, he went down the middle in the straight and a few gaps appeared when he was tracking Cool Leader (GB) and Everylittlestep to the point where the rail kinked out. At that point there was no gap and he angled out a small bit and she resisted a small bit and then caught a heel resulting in the fall. D.P. McDonogh reported that he was ahead of the incident but felt that the kink in the running rail contributed to his own mounts movement which was rolling around at the time. N.G. McCullagh stated that he was unaware of the incident but noted on the video that his horse was leaning slightly left at the point of the kink in the rail. K.J. Manning stated that he was behind the fallers and rode to avoid interference. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount was hampered by the fallers. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found W.J. Lee was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly by inattention and misjudgement, and having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for three racedays. .

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hanbags N Gladrags, at the request of trainer, Andrew Kinirons, and reported the animal the animal to have a few nicks on her right hind lower limb but otherwise was post race normal.

160D2 Gowran Festival Of Speed August 21 H'cap

S.P. Davis, rider of Eastern Racer trained by Sean Byrne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right up the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Myrcella, trained by P.F.McEnery, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

160E Ladies Day July 23rd Apprentice H'cap

At the request of the Stewards, P.A. Harnett, rider of Impero, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was a difficult ride and never got into the race.

J.A. Powell, rider of Urban Oasis trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and hung under pressure.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Lady Arwen (GB) trained by James M. Barrett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump on the first bend.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Atlantic Island trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left and lost his action in the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Hunt (Chairman),

Mr. N.B. Wachman,

Mr. Anthony Byrne,

Mr. John Osborne,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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