The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Raven Darkholme (GB) (off feed) - €200

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

N.M. Crosse rode Arabella Cee (reserve) trained by W. McCreery (Race 2)
J.M. Sheridan rode Dark Treat (reserve) trained by Timothy Doyle (Race 7)

234A Gowran Park Claiming Race

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Academy Winner (USA), trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount received a bump out of the stalls from Baalbec Beauty causing a concertina effect resulting in Magical Bay receiving a bump also. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Adrian McGuinness, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Cordouan (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Adrian McGuinness reported that the first time application of a visor combined with the better draw and ground may have helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

Adrian McGuinness, trainer of Cordouan (FR), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge burst a blood vessel.

234B Irish EBF Median Sires Series M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mount Parnassus, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed a couple of times while being examined post race.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Kilgharrahs Love, trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right up the straight.

234C Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kings Time, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately 150 yards from the finish involving I Am Superman, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed second, and Exquisite Acclaim, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed first, where it appeared contact was made between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

S. Foley, rider of Kings Time, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout.

Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Pier Pressure (FR), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got upset in the stalls and fly leaped once the gates opened.

234E McEnery Cup H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Smooth Tom, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, and Highland Bling, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K.G. Kennedy stated that his mount was intimidated from two furlongs out. He further added he was in the gap when he had to take a check and stop riding for six strides which he felt cost him a couple of lengths. A.J. Slattery stated that initially he thought he was clear of Highland Bling when he moved to the rail and that he then eased off on his mount having hit the front. However, under further questioning he accepted he wasn't clear of Highland Bling when making his maneuver. He concluded by stating that the best horse won. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Smooth Tom had caused interference to Highland Bling, they were not satisfied that this interference improved his placing so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that A.J. Slattery was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays. K.G. Kennedy was accompanied at this enquiry by Mr. Richie Galway.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Highland Bling, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had to take a check inside the final furlong and stopped riding for six strides.

234G BOYLESPORTS Supporting Irish Racing Hcap

B.M. Coen, rider of The World's Astage, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman),
Mr. Laurence McFerran,
Mr. Victor Connolly,
Mr. John McEnery,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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