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

S. F. O'Keeffe replaced C.A. Landers on Poseidon, trained by Cathal Byrnes (Race 5)(Stood down)

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D.G. Hogan, rider of Karakhan trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly left and was lame upon pulling up.

K.C. Sexton, rider of Here To Stay trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Mister Rocket Man, ridden by C.P. McNamara, and trained by E. McNamara. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. C.P. McNamara, stated that his instructions were to jump off in the last three, as his mount had been very keen on its first two runs. He said the animal had run away with the rider on his first run and had fallen at the second on his next outing. He concluded by stating that he was flat out from the turn in and was pushing to the best of his ability the whole way to the line. E. McNamara, confirmed the instructions given and stated that his charge is a very keen sort and outlined the difficulties in training his charge. He concluded by stating that the horse might have finished closer if given a stronger ride but may also have fallen given its previous record. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Mister Rocket Man was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered by E. McNamara. They were, however, satisfied that C. P. McNamara was in breach of Rule 212(A)(ii),(insufficient effort). Having considered C. P. McNamara's record in this regard the Stewards suspended C. P. McNamara for ten racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore, under the provisions of Rule 212(C)(d), the Stewards suspended Mister Rocket Man for a period of 42 days. In arriving at their decision the Stewards acknowledged the difficulties that the animal had encountered on its previous runs, but were satisfied that the rider had not fulfilled his obligations to be seen to be the subject of a genuine attempt to achieve form the horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible placing.

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J.C. Gainford, rider of Call Me Freddie (GB) trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle todays going.

R. Deegan, rider of Padraic O Conaire trained by Mrs. Y. Dunleavy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

S. Fitzgerald, rider of Justakeg trained by V. T. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

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J.C. Gainford, rider of Bright Sunbird trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Queen Jenny (GB) trained by Paul John Gilligan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle todays going.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Queen Jenny (GB), trained by Paul John Gilligan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled its left fore shoe and to have received a small wound above its fetlock joint.

T. Joseph Kelly, rider of Vain Rocks trained by Daniel Joseph O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

A.P. Kelly, rider of Early Derby trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bright Sunbird, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis.

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J.C. Gainford, rider of Elite Trooper Grey trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

The Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. J. R. Banahan, that J.G. Gilligan, rider of Born By The Sea, J.B. Foley, rider of It Could Be You and D.P. Maxwell, rider of Rare Conor had put their horses into a trot or canter with a view to taking an advantage before the race is started. Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. J. G. Gilligan accepted that he had gone before the race was started. J. B. Foley stated that he had not disobeyed the starters instructions and was one of the first pulled up. D. P. Maxwell stated that his mount was keen to start and he might have been a bit early. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J. B. Foley had made sufficient effort to restrain his mount and they gave him the benefit of the doubt and did not find him in breach of rule 208. They were however satisfied that J. G. Gilligan and D. P. Maxwell were in breach of Rule 208. Having considered the records of J. G. Gilligan and D. P. Maxwell in this regard the Stewards suspended J. G. Gilligan and D. P. Maxwell for one raceday each.

239D JOC Metal Fabrication Beginners S'chase

The Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer, €65 for failing to fit the declared headgear to Fusain (FR), prior to entering the parade ring.

239G Live Streaming (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

P. Byrnes, rider of Well Pleased (GB) trained by Cathal Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise in running and never travelled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman),

Mr. Con O'Mahony,

Mr. Michael Murphy,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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