The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Water Nymph (Off feed) - €200
J.P. Murtagh, trainer of Pascalia (Ground) - €200

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

J.M. Sheridan rode Cletus (reserve) trained by Eoin Doyle (Race 3)

196A Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Antique Store, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went wrong behind in running.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Antique Store, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Local Music, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Medici Pass, trained by Michael William O'Meara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.

D.N. Curran, rider of Whispering Hopes, trained by D.J. Bunyan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

196B William Hill Ireland M'dn

L.F. Roche, rider of Coolree, trained by Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

196C William Hill Epic Boost H'cap

The Raceday Stewards interviewed O. McSweeney, rider of Curzon Queen, concerning his use of the whip in the home straight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. O. McSweeney accepted he was in breach and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found O.McSweeney was in breach of R.10.3(b) (the unnecessary hitting of a horse after its chance of winning or being placed is clearly gone) and considering his record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.J. Slattery, rider of Final Check, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, A.J. Slattery accepted that he had breached the whip guidelines for frequency and added that he lost count as his mount kept responding to his urgings. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that A.J. Slattery was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended A.J. Slattery for three racedays.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Coach Madden, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left during this race.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from D. K. Weld, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Partisan Hero, placed third, as compared with its previous runs at Gowran Park 5th June and 18th April and Naas 6th November 2022. D.K. Weld reported that his charge was a big improving horse who can be idle and lazy. He added that the gelding worked well last week when fitted with cheek pieces and with an ease in the ground. He explained that his charge ran on tonights left handed track on the advice of C.D. Hayes who felt that the gelding would be better suited racing in this direction. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

196D William Hill Lengthen Your Odds H'cap

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Church Mountain, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right up the straight.

S.D. Bowen, rider of Eloquent Arthur (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount fly leaped from the starting stalls.

S. Foley, rider of Turbulence, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to wait for an opportunity to get a run in the straight.

196E Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Molly's Gamble, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C.T. Keane, rider of Molly's Gamble, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unable to quicken when the pace increased.

S. Foley, rider of Satin (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around up the straight.

196F William Hill Extra Place Races H'cap

J. Coen, rider of Cozone (GB), trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

196G William Hill Epic Value (Q.R.) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards informed Sean Aherne, trainer that Forever Frankie, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final one hundred and fifty yards involving Buddy One, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, unplaced, Fermoyle, ridden by Mr Pat Taaffe, unplaced, Plains Indian, ridden by Mr A.P. Ryan, unplaced, and Sandymount Baby, ridden by Mr L.J. Carberry, placed sixth, where it appeared that Plains Indian ran short of room and was checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, Mr A.P. Ryan stated that his mount received pressure from Sandymount Baby on his outside which pushed his mount onto Fermoyle on his inside. Mr Pat Taaffe stated that he was maintaining his racing line when receiving pressure from Plains Indian on his outside. Mr D. O'Connor stated that he was riding close to the running rail and received very little interference. Mr L.J. Carberry stated that his mount was claustrophobic and got slightly intimidated by Stuzzikini racing on her outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

Mr F. Maguire, rider of The Banger Doyle, trained by John Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the starting stalls and was very slowly away.

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. M.J. Doyle,

Mr. Gerard Coughlan,

Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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