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

S. J. Fitzsimons rode Kentucky Bluebird, trained by Gavin Cromwell (Race 2)(Stewards permission).

049A Golf Classics At Gowran Park M'dn H'dle

Prior to the running of the race A.J. Martin, trainer of Zuzukel (FR), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge is a very difficult individual who would be leaving the parade ring last and wearing a red hood to the start. He advised that in order for his charge to be seen to be running to his best effect in the race, he would be instructing his rider to jump off a few lengths behind the other runners, to get his mount to settle and to ride his race from there. He was strongly of the view that a failure to use these tactics would result in his charge running too free and being uncompetitive.

D. King, rider of Zuzukel (FR), trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was difficult to settle, jumped poorly and found nothing in the closing stages.

049B Lord Bagenal Hotel (Mares) M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Neon Diamond, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr D L Queally rider of Long Gone, concerning his riding on the riders first approach to the starter. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his charge is a very difficult ride, a front runner and that he was mindful that there was a horse being led in and did his best to control his mount. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr D L Queally was in breach of rule 208 (iii) (b) in that he had put his mount into a trot or canter with a view to taking an advantage before the race was started. Having taken his clean record in this regard into account, the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr D L Queally for one raceday.

A representative of M.F.Morris, trainer of Miss Corby, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries (via the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer) that his charge was showing signs of being in season post race.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Neon Diamond, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left and pulled up.

049C HPR Fleet Management H'cap H'dle

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

049D BoyleSports Money Back H'cap H'dle

Mr C.J. Shine, rider of Knockbrack Rambler, trained by Brendan Maurice Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the sixth last hurdle.

049E Holden Plant Rentals Shamrock H'cap S'ch

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined One Last Tango, trained by Eoin Griffin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have been struck into on the right hind leg, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hands Of Gold, trained by A.L.T.Moore, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have been struck into on the left hind leg, to have lost the left hind shoe, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.

M.P. Walsh, rider of One Last Tango, trained by Eoin Griffin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his action.

049F INHSC Tetratema Cup Hunters S'chase

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Big Interest, trained by D.M. Christie, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost the right front shoe, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Early Doors (FR), trained by E. Bolger, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a left front shoe, but was otherwise found to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr B.T. Stone, rider of Step Up Son, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had failed to give his mount sufficient time to respond to the whip between strikes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found Mr B.T. Stone to have been in breach of Regulation 10.3.(i) (time to respond) and having considered his clean record they suspended him for two 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. Anthony Byrne,

Mr. Patrick Coveney,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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