R.C. Colgan, rider of A Daughtersdelight, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.
R.P. Whelan, rider of Scorchio, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was green under pressure.
Jack W. Davison, trainer of Scorchio, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge lost a front shoe in-running.
142B Pat Smullen H'capR.C. Colgan, rider of Furnace Creek, trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran a bit keen in places.
B.M. Coen, rider of Fly To Glory, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into the start of this race where stall number eleven of Downforce, ridden by W.J. Lee, appeared to open fractionally quicker than the stalls of the other runners. T.V. O'Connell, IHRB Starter reported that stall number eleven appeared to open when Downforce charged the gates. W.J. Lee, rider, stated that he heard the Starter shout "ok" and his horse hit the gates with his head which forced them to open. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations and took no further action.
142C Shay Rooney H'capThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rock Etoile, trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
J.A. Powell, rider of Dazzling Spirit, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.
J. Coen, rider of Sense Of Security (GB), trained by J.Larkin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.
142D Anglo Printers John H. Kierans (F) M'dnThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Perfect Poise, trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Phases Of Venus, trained by P. Twomey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
J.M. Sheridan, rider of Hotaugustnight, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green between the two and one furlong markers.
G.F. Carroll, rider of Perfect Poise, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.
142E Ir. Stallion Farms EBF Med Auc RaceThe Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Grey Leader, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed first, and Roman Hands, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, placed second, where it appeared that Grey Leader may have caught the hind part of Roman Hands when starting his challenge. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
142F John Thomas McNamara H'capKyanna Van Buuren, rider of Lady Skipper, trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was hampered leaving the back straight.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the end of the back straight involving Lady Skipper, ridden by Kyanna Van Buuren, and Water Mint, ridden by Tom Kiely Marshall, where it appeared that Lady Skipper changed action for one stride when tracking Water Mint. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn into the straight involving Lady Skipper, ridden by Kyanna Van Buuren, and Water Mint, ridden by Tom Kiely Marshall, where it appeared that Lady Skipper was tight for room when racing on the inner of Water Mint. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Thomas Gibney, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Drop The Dip, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Michael Fitzsimons, Authorised representative for Thomas Gibney reported that the good ground brought about the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.
Joseph G. Murphy, trainer of Water Mint, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not handle the ground.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Con O'Mahony (Chairman),
Mr. John O'Shaughnessy,
Mr. S. McDonogh,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.