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

K. J. Manning rode Wexford Soil (reserve), trained by J. S. Bolger (Race 2)
L. F. Roche replaced B.M. Coen on Rave N Contagion, trained by Michael Mulvany (Race 2)(Unwell)
A. J. Slattery replaced B.M. Coen on Harrison Green, trained by Patrick Tallis (Race 3)(Unwell)
L. F. Roche replaced B.M. Coen on Big Island, trained by John James Feane (Race 4)(Unwell)
R. P. Downey rode Excuzio Joe (reserve), trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 5)
L. F. Roche replaced B.M. Coen on Yafordadoe, trained by Gavin Cromwell (Race 6)(Unwell)

276A Irish Stallion Farms EBF Med. Auct. M'dn

A.J. Slattery, rider of Sir Allen (GB) trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Miss Vizeun trained by Nigel Thomas Slevin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room turnng in.

At the request of the Stewards, E.J. McNamara, rider of Queens Command, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very green.

At the request of the Stewards, G.F. Carroll, rider of Supreme Law, trained by C.P.Donoghue, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green and slowly into stride.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Vodoo Mistress, trained by Gearoid Patrick Brouder, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

276B Thorn Plant Hire H'cap

M.A. Enright, rider of Rock On Pedro trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

276C MAC Fuels & General Supplies M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Prince Hector, trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

W.J. Lee, rider of Prince Hector trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Eve Bee trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

276D Kevin McManus Bookmaker H'cap

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Ramiro, ridden by G.P. Brouder, unplaced and Kodiac Prince, ridden by R.P. Cleary, unplaced, where it appeared that Kodiac Prince got tight for room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G. P. Brouder stated that his mount drifted left when he used the whip in his right hand. R. P. Cleary stated that he received pressure from his outside and had to check off heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that G. P. Brouder was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered G. P. Brouder's record in this regard the Stewards suspended G. P. Brouder for two racedays.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Kodiac Prince trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered.

276E Listowel Printing Works H'cap

C.D. Hayes, rider of Cecelia Clementine trained by Kevin Prendergast, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered at the bend past the stands.

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend past the stands involving Protagonist (FR), ridden by S.T. McCullagh, unplaced, Hell Bent, ridden by S. Foley, unplaced, Rebellito (FR), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed first, Pachmena, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced and Cecelia Clementine, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, where it appeared Hell Bent got tight for room and stumbled. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. T. McCullagh stated that there was congestion on the bend. S. Foley stated that he received pressure from his outside and stumbled. R. P. Whelan stated that he was trying to slot in as he went forwards. W. Joyce stated that things got tight on the bend and he had nowhere to go. C. D. Hayes stated that there was bunching on the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by general bunching and they therefore took no further action.

276G Tote Ireland H'cap

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Ideal Pal, ridden by W. Joyce, placed second and Sasta, ridden by W.T. Byrne, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that he suffered very minor interference and it did not cost him. W. T. Byrne stated that his mount drifted left close to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that no alteration to the judges placings was necessary and they took no further action.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Lord Park trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Church Mountain trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked right out of the stalls.

The Stewards interviewed W. Joyce, rider of Ideal Pal, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that W. Joyce was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered W. Joyce's record in this regard the Stewards suspended W. Joyce for four racedays.

The Stewards interviewed R. P. Downey, rider of Excuzio Joe, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that R. P. Downey was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered R. P. Downey's record in this regard the Stewards suspended R. P. Downey for one raceday.

276H Treo Eile Retraining Racehorses H'cap

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Afternoonwithsusan, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, Broken Ice, ridden by C.P. McNamara, unplaced, Share The Honour (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed second, Bear Claws, ridden by E. J. McNamara placed fifth and Stellify, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, placed sixth, where it appeared that several horses got pushed wide. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R. P. Whelan stated that he suffered some interference but it did not cost him. C. P. McNamara stated that he received pressure from his inside. C. J. McRedmond stated that he got squeezed out of a gap and had to check. J. M. Sheridan stated that he held his line and the horse on his inside was coming out to meet him. E. McNamara stated that he eased out to make his challenge but did not realise there was a horse was on his outer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that E. McNamara was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered E. McNamara's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Afternoonwithsusan trained by P.F.McEnery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Share The Honour (GB) trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Stellify trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room two furlongs out.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. John Moloney (Chairman),

Ms. Caroline Corballis,

Mr. Gerard Coughlan,

Mr. Maurice Carroll,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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