The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
P. A. Harnett rode Eastern Tornado (reserve), trained by Michael P. Hourigan (Race 6)R. C. Colgan rode Spring Morning (reserve), trained by Yvonne Latta (Race 6)
R. Sexton replaced J.P. Shinnick on Giorni Felice, trained by Francis Casey (Race 5)(Rider administration error)
303A2 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Med. Auct. Mdn
The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Ones Are Wild (GB), ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed first and Stylistic Approach, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action.
303C PWC Kilkenny H'capThe Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Spanish Tenor, ridden by O.J. Orr, placed third, Rocket Science, ridden by S. Foley, placed fourth, Comfort Line, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first and Kodiac Prince, ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed fifth, where it appeared that Kodiac Prince ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused was accidental in nature and they therefore took no further action.
303D Visit Kilkenny.ie Apprentice H'capS.M. Mooney, rider of Long Wood trained by Kieran Purcell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.
303E Holden Plant Rentals M'dnThe Stewards informed T.Hogan, trainer, that Stay Thinking, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.
James J. Doyle, rider of Cafe Con Leche trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run.
The Stewards interviewed James J. Doyle, rider of Cafe Con Leche, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, concerning the ride he gave his mount and the report he furnished to the Clerk Of the Scales afterwards. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount had come off the bridle about three furlongs out and he feels this to be his minimum trip as he is a horse that stays very well but is not straight forward and he would advise the reapplication of head gear in the future. He added that the head gear was left off today to try something new. Furthermore, he stated that when they turned in the runners in front of him fanned out right across the track and he went to follow the favorite but the gaps didn't come. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation given.
303F Racing Again November 20th H'capC.D. Hayes, rider of The Lady's Bid trained by P.M.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. N. P. Lambert (Chairman),
Mrs. J. O. Onions,
Mr. Philip Myerscough,
Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.