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

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Dounikos (FR) (Off feed) - €200

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

D.F. O'Regan rode Boghlone Honey (reserve) , trained by Liam P Cusack (Race 1)
H. Morgan rode Doyouthinkso (GB) (reserve) , trained by J.P. Flavin (Race 1)
S.F. O'Keeffe rode Smoking Gun (reserve) , trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 5)
S.F. O'Keeffe replaced R.M. Power on Jungle Junction, trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 6)(Injured)

016A Langtons Kilkenny H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lost Oscar, trained by Peter Fahey, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

016B RED MILLS EBF Ladies Auction M'dn H'dle

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

The Stewards interviewed Miss S. Ahern, rider of Johngus, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Miss S. Ahern was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Miss S. Ahern for 1 raceday.

016C John Mulhern Galmoy H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Great White Shark (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference from the approach to the final hurdle and on the run in thereafter involving Diol Ker (FR), ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second and Sams Profile (GB), ridden by P.T. Enright, placed first, where it appeared that Diol Ker (FR) was tight for room at the final hurdle and may have been carried wide in the latter stages before the winning post. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that interference had taken place but were not satisfied that the winner had improved his placing over the second placed horse by causing him interference and therefore made no alteration to the Judges placings. They were, however, of the opinion that the interference was caused by P.T. Enright riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his good previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned P.T. Enright on this occasion.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Diol Ker (FR) trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the final hurdle.

016D Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pairc Na Ngael, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

E. Walsh, rider of Magic Sea trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

016E Goffs Thyestes H'cap S'chase

The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Run Wild Fred, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.W. Flanagan was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive force and R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.W. Flanagan for 4 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),

Mr. N.P. Lambert,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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