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

M.A. Gallagher rode Loaded (reserve) , trained by Andrew Slattery (Race 5)
D.E. Sheehy rode Canford Light (reserve) , trained by Thomas Mullins (Race 5).
W.M. Lordan rode Loudest Whisper (reserve) , trained by E. D. Delany (Race 6)

099A Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auct Mdn

N.G. McCullagh, rider of True Artist trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount dwelt badly at the start.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Yermanthere trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had no room when getting stopped one furlong from the finish.

S. Foley, rider of Noise trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost her action at the bottom of the straight.

At the request of the Stewards, G.P. Halpin, rider of All Over Town, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount through greeness hesitated when the gates opened.

099D Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Mk Drama trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was tight for room in the home straight.

099E1 Goresbridge H'cap

L.T. McAteer, rider of Up With The Play trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Canford Light, trained by Thomas Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a small cut on his right fore fetlock, otherwise was post race normal.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Overheer (GB), ridden by O.J. Orr, placed second and Bell Ex One, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, where it appeared that there was contact on a few occasions. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. O.J. Orr stated that Bell Ex One had come to bump his mount on three occasions inside the final furlong. A.J. Slattery stated that his mount idled in front and made contact with Overheer whom he felt had come over to meet his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. Mr. N.P. Lambert, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. M.C. Hickey acted as Chairman. .

The Stewards interviewed O.J. Orr, rider of Overheer (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. O.J. Orr stated that his mount hit the front a long way from the finish and he lost count while riding a tightly contested finish. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that O.J. Orr was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended O.J. Orr for 1 raceday. Mr. N.P. Lambert, Acting Steward, did not attend this enquiry and Mr. M.C. Hickey acted as Chairman.

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. M.C. Hickey,

Mrs. C. Corballis,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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