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

L.T. McAteer replaced D.M. Redmond on Corballis Flyer, trained by James M. Barrett (Race 1)(Rider administration error)
T.P. Madden rode The Hughlad (reserve), trained by Peter McCreery (Race 1)
S. Foley rode Kojin (reserve), trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 1)
C.D. Hayes rode Female Approach (reserve), trained by Noel Meade (Race 2)
O.J. Orr rode Fragaria (reserve), trained by Joseph G. Murphy (Race 2)
L.F. Roche replaced K.J. Leonard on Miss Dancealot (GB), trained by Garry Caldwell (Race 7)(Unwell).
D. McMonagle rode Bigz Belief (reserve), trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 7)

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The Stewards interviewed W.J. Lee, rider of Corps Des Pages, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, W.J. Lee stated that his mount began to move left after entering the straight and the first hit was for corrective purposes to which his mount responded and ran straight from thereon. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that W.J. Lee was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended W.J. Lee for 1 raceday.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Compulsus trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran very green.

W.J. Lee, rider of Corps Des Pages trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left in the straight when he went to go by.

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S. Foley, rider of Windsor Pass trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left throughout this race.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fil The Power (GB), trained by Kevin Michael Smith, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Stewards enquired into an incident about two furlongs from the finish involving Takeachancejimmy, ridden by A.J. Farragher, unplaced, Fil The Power (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced and Morning Approach, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, where it appeared that Takeachancejimmy met with interference and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A.J. Farragher stated that his mount did not have the pace to hold his position when the gap closed and he had to check. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount was feeling the ground and got unbalanced causing him to roll around at the time of the incident. W.J. Lee stated that his mount was not handling the ground when rolling at the time of the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

A.J. Farragher, rider of Takeachancejimmy trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount met with interference at the top of the home straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Fil The Power (GB) trained by Kevin Michael Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lugged coming down the hill.

W.J. Lee, rider of Morning Approach trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never came down the hill and did not like the ground.

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The Stewards informed Andrew Kinirons, trainer of Golden Achievement, that his charge which refused to race when the stalls opened could be liable for suspension if she repeated similar behaviour in the future.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Abitofamonster trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

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The Stewards reviewed an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Sasta, ridden by K.J. Manning and Son Of Hypnos, ridden by C.D. Hayes, where it appeared that Son Of Hypnos edged left and may have intimidated Sasta. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Son Of Hypnos trained by Kevin Michael Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked on leaving the stalls.

The Stewards interviewed J.M. Sheridan, rider of Springbank, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, J.M. Sheridan stated that he had misjudged the number of times he had used the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that J.M. Sheridan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and cautioned him on this occasion.

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S. Foley, rider of Soaring Sky trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran green in the final furlong and hung right.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Iowa trained by A.P. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly all the way.

C.T. Keane, rider of Macadam's Rock trained by G.M. Lyons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked left out of the stalls.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Soaring Sky, ridden by S. Foley, placed first, Iowa, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed sixth and Sassified, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed third, where it appeared that Iowa checked off Sassified. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that his mount arrived to challenge, took a good look and rolled right for a flick of the whip. J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount was never happy at any stage. B.M. Coen stated that his mount drifted inwards after passing Iowa but straightened when he changed his whip hand. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration and did not apportion blame to any rider.

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At the request of the Stewards, G.P. Brouder, rider of Wisaka, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was running keen on the bend past the stands when he momentarily checked.

088G2 Racing Again On 27th May H'cap

The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Ellaat (GB), trained by Noel C. Kelly, placed second compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that he had purchased this animal in a private transaction and found him to be very flat in himself when brought to his premises. He gave the animal a long break to freshen him and found in running him over hurdles that he did not appear to get home so he switched him back to flat races. He added that the animal had worked well with his own horses recently and felt that he was capable of returning to form today. In relation to the market support, he stated that he had expressed the animals well being to a few friends and had also supported his charge in the market. Evidence was also heard from Mr Mark Bird, IHRB Rules of Racing Handicapper, who stated that this animal had previously won at Ballinrobe for his former trainer and since being under the care of Noel Kelly, the animal had run very poorly in two runs under the Rules of Racing along with further disappointing runs under N.H Rules. He further informed the Stewards that Ellaat had run off 46 today but its two previous runs under the Rules of Racing related to ratings of 15 and 35. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations. Furthermore they requested that samples be taken for analysis.

Charles O'Brien, trainer of Karrakatta, reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that his charge suffered interference several times during the race and returned with cuts to both hind legs and was found to be lame behind.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy (Chairman),
Mr. M. Moloney,
Mr. P. Ronan,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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