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

G.F. Carroll replaced L.F. Roche on Destined To Rock (GB), trained by Garry Caldwell (Race 1)(Stewards permission)
J.A. Powell replaced L.F. Roche on Nelly Murphy, trained by Anthony McCann (Race 7)(Stewards permission).

154A Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) M'dn

G.M. Ryan, rider of Enya Va trained by Thomas Dowling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Destined To Rock (GB) trained by Garry Caldwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

154B Leopardstown Members Apprentice H'cap

J.A. Powell, rider of Earls trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keen.

J. Coen, rider of Midnight Fire trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump leaving the starting stalls.

W. Joyce, rider of The Blue Panther trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his action in the last fifty yards of this race.

The Stewards interviewed W. Joyce, rider of The Blue Panther, trained by Michael Mulvany, concerning the fact that he stopped riding before the finish when racing in third place and was passed in the last few strides by Atlas to eventually finish in fourth place. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount had travelled well into the race but took a lame step about fifty yards from the finish and he sat up at that stage. Under further questioning W. Joyce did admit that he did not see the fast finishing Atlas and conceded that he would probably have ridden to try to keep third place if he was aware of the challenger. Michael Mulvany, trainer, stated that his charge would stop quickly if left alone. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that W. Joyce was in breach of Rule 212A(iv) by failing to obtain his best possible placing as a result of negligent misjudgement. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended W. Joyce for five racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore, the Stewards under Rule 272(ii) advised W. Joyce to supply more accurate evidence when attending Stewards enquiries.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Blue Panther, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

154C Ballycorus Stakes

S. Foley, rider of Real Appeal (GER) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the two furlong marker.

154D Leopardstown H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grappa Nonino, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Stewards, C.D. Hayes, rider of Grappa Nonino, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount met with interference about four furlongs from the finish.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Vlad The Impaler trained by J.J.Lambe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight and got intimidated.

W.J. Lee, rider of Helpmeout trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the one furlong marker.

154F The Manguard Plus H'cap

Seamus Fahey, trainer of Jazz Dreamers, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge burst a blood vessel during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Barrys Rock, trained by Anthony Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Due North trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount reared up in the starting stalls.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Dr Patrick trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered in the straight and had to be eased.

D. McMonagle, rider of Dazzling Spirit trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount switched leads twice turning out of the back straight and leaned left in the straight.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Heer At Dawn (GB) trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left during this race.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Ragtime Red trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had no luck in running.

S. Foley, rider of Sayesse (GB) trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went wrong behind during this race.

K.J. Manning, rider of Purple Gown trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered twice in this race.

The Stewards enquired into an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Dr Patrick, ridden by C.D. Hayes, Dazzling Spirit, ridden by D. McMonagle and Heer At Dawn (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, where it appeared that Dr Patrick received interference and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.D. Hayes stated that his mount was staying on one paced when receiving pressure from his outside which left him very short of room requiring evasive action. D. McMonagle stated that Heer At Dawn (GB) edged slightly left and his own mount reacted by diving left but he did not realise that Dr Patrick had not dropped back sufficiently enough at that time. G.F. Carroll stated that his own mount had been hanging left but he corrected him to run straight to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found that D. McMonagle was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard the Stewards suspended D. McMonagle for two racedays.

The Stewards reviewed incidents on the bend from the four furlong marker involving Barrys Rock, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Dazzling Spirit, ridden by D. McMonagle and Purple Gown, ridden by K.J. Manning, where it appeared that Purple Gown was hampered twice. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Barrys Rock trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got squeezed up at the four furlong marker.

154G Bulmers Secret Orchard Live H'cap

C.D. Hayes, rider of Oranmore trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too keen during this race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mrs. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),

Mr. Roddy Ryan,

Mr. Julian St. Lawrence,

Mr. Colin Magnier,

Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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