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

P.A. Hartnett replaced S.J. Cummins on The Alpha Man, trained by Seamus G. O'Donnell (Race 4)(Stewards permission)

175A Raheen M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Petrol Head, trained by David Peter Dunne, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

At the request of the Stewards, G.M. Ryan, rider of Maid Of Eirinn, trained by P.J. Hassett, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount failed to quicken in the straight when asked and took a heave possibly as a result of the ground.

At the request of the Stewards, E.J. McNamara, rider of Rip Wendy, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled well, was not good enough in the straight and stayed on past tired horses in the closing stages.

At the request of the Stewards, M.A. Gallagher, rider of Made For Minds, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount broke well from the stalls, but did not have the pace early on. He added that his mount is a big animal that stayed on in the home straight passing tired horses and may need a longer trip in future.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Jjs Ascot trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break.

175B Castletroy H'cap

The Stewards interviewed C.D. Maxwell, rider of Li Mu Bai, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had failed to give his mount time to respond to the whip on the run to the line, but stated that his mount was hanging. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that C.D. Maxwell was in breach of Regulation 10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion.

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Li Mu Bai, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung off the bend.

The Stewards requested a report from James M. Barrett, trainer,as to the apparent improvement in form of Corballis Flyer, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. Niall Hamilton, authorised representative for the trainer, reported that the first time application of blinkers on this occasion appeared to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

175C Dooradoyle H'cap

C.D. Hayes, rider of Double Kodiac trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned in on the home straight.

G.P. Brouder, rider of Ramiro trained by Ian O'Connor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount idled in the closing stages.

Sam Ewing, rider of Thunder Rain trained by Donal Hassett, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away and got no run in the straight.

W.J. Lee, rider of Sir Sedric (FR) trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

175F Garryowen M'dn

S. Foley, rider of McPherson (GB) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he had to check his mount at the bend past the stands when he met with accidental interference.

Jack Enright, rider of Punchy Fly (FR) trained by Augustine Leahy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran off the bend past the stands.

M.A. Gallagher, rider of Izzys Charm trained by Peter McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stood in the stalls and ran behind the bridle thereafter.

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. O. Kearney, Mr. J. Osborne, Mr. M. Daly.

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