The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

S. Donohoe, trainer of Royal Pippen (Transport Difficulties) - €200

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

W. J. Lee rode Freepark (reserve), trained by John C. McConnell (Race 4)
R. P. Cleary rode Mariechen (GER) (reserve), trained by Ciaran Murphy (Race 4)
L. F. Roche replaced C.D. Hayes on Sod's Law (GB), trained by Luke Comer (Race 2)(See enquiry).

179B Ballsbridge H'cap

The Stewards interviewed C.D. Hayes, nominated rider for Sod's Law, in relation to him not presenting to weigh out for his intended mount. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had left in time but got a puncture which delayed him. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to remind C. D. Hayes of his responsibilities in this regard.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Valhalla's Dream trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen early on.

179C Plusvital H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Privilege (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis.

W.J. Lee, rider of Doolin Dancer trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right.

S. Foley, rider of Privilege (GB) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise from half way.

A.J. Slattery, rider of No Patience trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount acted up in the stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Metaphorical, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards requested a report from D. K. Weld, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Blue For You, placed first, as compared with its recent form. D. K. Weld stated that the application of the first time visor, coupled with a change in tactics had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

179D Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah H'cap

The Stewards informed Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer, that Vultan would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Baby Zeus, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.A. Powell, rider of Mirann (FR) trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

Hollie Doyle, rider of Baby Zeus trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount hung badly left.

179H Foxrock H'cap

R.C. Colgan, rider of Sideshow Bob trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not get a clear run in the straight.

James J. Doyle, rider of Drummer (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost a front shoe in running.

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. Thomas Breen,

Mr. John Weld,

Mr. P. D. Matthews.

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