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

N.G. McCullagh rode Leabaland (reserve) , trained by M.Halford (Race 4)

188A2 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mdn

D. McMonagle, rider of Oneofararekind trained by Michael J. Browne, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up in the straight having lost his action.

188B Kenmare H'cap

S. Foley, rider of South East Star trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

W.J. Lee, rider of In The Attic trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was very slowly away from stalls.

188C Sneem H'cap

J.A. Powell, rider of Royal Pippen trained by S. Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left all the way in this race.

D. McMonagle, rider of Wee Pablo trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left during this race.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Well Suited trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got tight for room in the straight.

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Royal Pippen, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed fourth, Wee Pablo, ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced and Well Suited, ridden by W.M. Lordan, unplaced, where it appeared that Well Suited checked when tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence W.M. Lordan stated that he got pressure from Royal Pippen on his outside and had to check. D. McMonagle stated that while his mount was not handling the ground, he had maintained a straight line. J.A. Powell stated that his mount was hanging to the left and ducked in when he changed his whip hand. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was caused by J.A. Powell riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended J.A. Powell for three racedays. Mr. P.D. Matthews, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry and was replaced by Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue.

188D Muckross M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lord Of The Manor, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled a right fore shoe but was otherwise post race normal.

W.J. Lee, rider of Zeydabad trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount raced very keen early on.

The Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of Lusaka, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, R.C. Colgan stated that in the concluding stages of this race he had misjudged the number of times that he had used his whip and felt at the time that he had ridden within the guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that R.C. Colgan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended R.C. Colgan for three racedays.

188E Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

M.A. Gallagher, rider of Pempie trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he lost an iron on leaving the starting stalls but retrieved it after about one hundred yards.

W.J. Lee, rider of Maoilin (USA) trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left from inside the two furlong pole.

188F Carrauntoohil H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mountain Fox, trained by F.Oakes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman),

Mr. John McGuire,

Mr. John O'Shaughnessy,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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