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

D. McMonagle replaced D.P. McDonogh on Vasda, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 2)(intended mount a non runner)
J.M. Sheridan replaced S.D. Bowen on Cristal Clere, trained by John J.Nallen (Race 4)(stewards permission)

323A Leopardstown Golf And Driving Range M'dn

C.D. Hayes, rider of Baba Sue, trained by Ms.M.Dowdall Blake, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount cocked its jaw when leaving the gates and hung right throughout.

323B Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Power Under Me, trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

323C Foxrock Cup H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sea Eagle (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Monasterboice, ridden by J.A. Powell, unplaced, Sea Eagle (GB), ridden by D.S. O'Sullivan, placed sixth, All Lies Ahead, ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed third, and Gerrit's Gem, ridden by P.A. Harnett, placed fourth, where it appeared numerous horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.A. Harnett stated that he felt the strong wind was taking him off the railing. J.A. Powell stated that his mount got a bit unbalanced due to the gust of wind. D.S. O'Sullivan stated that he received a slight bump from his inside. N.M. Crosse stated that a gap appeared and he committed to it when the horse on his inside slightly came off the rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action, bearing in mind the evidence concerning the strength of the wind.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Global Energy (GB), trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced turning in.

N.M. Crosse, rider of All Lies Ahead, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced turning in.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Gerrit's Gem, trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unbalanced throughout.

L.F. Roche, rider of Alessia Fernanda, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced turning in.

323D Thomas's Of Foxrock Trigo Stks

A.J. Slattery, rider of Sunchart (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Cristal Clere, trained by John J.Nallen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned a bit right up the straight.

D. McMonagle, rider of Stromberg (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no luck in running.

323E Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale H'cap

C.D. Hayes, rider of Livio Milo, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped turning in from the right.

D.S. O'Sullivan, rider of Bear Profit, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared up in the stalls.

B.M. Coen, rider of Master Dunraven, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around when he hit the front.

W.J. Lee, rider of Counterculture (GB), trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left in the straight.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Ard Na Mara, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left turning in due to the wind.

M.W Hassett, rider of Out On Friday, trained by Philip M. Byrne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel after turning in.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Saffronandblue, trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Saffronandblue, trained by Martin Brassil, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight involving Livio Milo, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, Master Dunraven, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, and Harbour Gem, ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced, where it appeared the three horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount was getting unbalanced and tiring when he felt pressure from his outside. B.M. Coen stated that his mount got unbalanced and overreacted the maneuver outwards. L.T. McAteer stated that his mount ducked in behind the horse in front of him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Gibbs Island (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, Master Dunraven, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, and Counterculture (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fifth, where it appeared Counterculture had to sit momentarily. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he was going backwards at the time when the horses on his outside moved slightly inwards, but stated they were both clear of him at the time. G.F. Carroll stated that Master Dunraven moved slightly in his path. B.M. Coen stated that his mount wandered around in the closing stages as reported at scales. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Bear Profit, ridden by D.S. O'Sullivan, placed third, Out On Friday, ridden by M.W Hassett, unplaced, and Gandolfo, ridden by C.T. Keane, unplaced, where it appeared Out On Friday clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M.W. Hassett stated that the headwind was very bad. He further added that his mount wasn't going anywhere and clipped a heel. C.T. Keane stated that horses quickened up on his outside and Bear Profit rolled towards the rail in front of him. D.S. O'Sullivan stated that as he went for the gap, a gust of wind came and he rolled around a small bit. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D.S. O'Sullivan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for five racedays.

323F Bahrain Turf Club October H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Autumn Winter, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday 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:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. J. Gaisford - St Lawrence,
Mr. C.P. Magnier,
Mr. G.V. Magee,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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