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

P.J. Rothwell, trainer of Berliet Express (late withdrawal) - €200
P.J. Rothwell, trainer of Only One Plan (late withdrawal) - €200

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

D. King replaced S.A. Mulcahy on Veneziano Springs (FR), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 2)(injured).
D. King replaced S.A. Mulcahy on Jack Holiday, trained by John F. Gleeson (Race 5)(injured).
K. E. Buckley replaced C.G. O'Dwyer on Ena Baie (FR), trained by Conor O'Dwyer (Race 5)(stewards permission pending medical assessment )

299A Irish Stallion Farms EBF (M) M'dn H'dle

At the request of the Stewards, G.B. Noonan, rider of Costaweefortune, trained by Ian O'Connor, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was unable to jump or travel at the quick early pace set by the two front runners.

At the request of the Stewards, Mr A.T. Feeney, rider of Glorious Singer, trained by Ms. Alice Curran, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was unable to go the early pace and stayed on in the closing stages.

299B Vincent Casey Life & Pensions H'cap Hdle

A. McCurtin, rider of Red Archangel trained by L.J.Archdeacon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

P.T. Enright, rider of Bonnie Kellie trained by S. Curling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the fourth last hurdle.

299C SP Or Better Guaranteed Rated Nov. H'dle

The Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer, €65, for failing to fit a tongue tie to Toss Again, prior to entering the parade ring.

299D Play The Tote Exacta H'cap H'dle

Paul Tobin, trainer of Twoplustwo Equals, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge sustained a cut in running and was treated post race by the Racecourse Veterinary Officer.

299E Tote Proudly Sponsoring H'cap S'chase

R. Deegan, rider of Leahman (GB) trained by J.Beamish, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

G.B. Noonan, rider of Cregane Ned trained by Paul O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he lost a saddle cloth on the approach to the last fence.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ena Baie (FR), trained by Conor O'Dwyer, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards requested a report from P.J. Rothwell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Ricky Langford, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Ballinrobe on the 9th of September 2022, when finishing seventh of eleven finishers and was beaten by 36lengths. John Joseph Hanlon, Authorised Representative for the trainer, reported that Ricky Langford had disappointed on its previous run and despite the trainer's best efforts, he was unable to find an explanation for that poor run. Mr. Hanlon further added that a return to form of Mr. Rothwell's yard may have helped to bring about today's improved performance. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that P.J. Rothwell, trainer, was in breach of Rule 147(v) in that the appropriate paper for an Authorised Representative was not lodged with the Clerk Of The Scales as required and they therefore fined him €130.

The Stewards reviewed the closing stages of this race where it appeared that Cregane Ned, ridden by G.B. Noonan, lost a saddle cloth on the approach to the last fence. Having considered the matter including a report from The Clerk Of The Scales Ms. A. O'Keeffe, that G.B. Noonan had weighed in 0.2 lbs light which was within the 1 lb limit as set out under Rule 231(i), the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

299F Tote.ie Never Beaten By SP H'cap S'chase

The Stewards fined Conor O'Dwyer, trainer €65, for failing fit the declared cheek pieces to I'm Not Alone, prior to entering the parade ring.

299G Tote Guarantee Beginners S'chase

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of King Ferdinand, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hampered by a loose horse.

J.J. Slevin, rider of Kopon, trained by Gearoid O'Loughlin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poorly in the closing stages.

299H Tote Always SP Or Better H'cap S'chase

The Stewards enquired into possible interference jumping the last fence and on the run to the line involving Joeswayornoway, ridden by K.E Buckley, placed first, and Moonlit Sea (GB), ridden by R.J. Condon, placed second, where it appeared that Moonlit Sea met with interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.J. Condon, stated that he suffered interference at the last but felt that this interference had not affected his over all finishing position. K. E Buckley, stated that his mount jumped right throughout and despite his best efforts had also raced right in the closing stages, but felt he had not improved his finishing position as a result of any interference caused. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while Joeswayornoway had caused interference to Moonlit Sea, she did not improve her finishing position as a result of this interference, so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted. Mr. S. McDonogh, Acting Steward, was not present for this enquiry.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. Patrick Dowling, Mr. Steve McDonogh, Mr. L. Walsh.

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