The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
Sam Ewing rode Thistle Ask (reserve), trained by S.R.B. Crawford (Race 4)Shane Mulcahy replaced C.F. Hart on Vermilion Cliffs, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 5)(unwell)
031A(i) Cavan Developments Kill GAA M'dn H'dle (Division One)
Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdles 1 and 2 to be omitted from this race.
031A(ii) Cavan Developments Kill GAA M'dn H'dle (Division Two)The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined A Fortune Out West, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
P.T. Enright, rider of Diamond Union (GB) trained by E.J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.
031A1 Cavan Developments Kill GAA M'dn H'dleS.G. Walsh, trainer of Bothar Tara, reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that his charge scoped wrong post race.
031B Private Security Ltd Rated Novice HdleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ben Siegel, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Feigh, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
B.J. Cooper, rider of Delante trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount felt lame and was therefore pulled up.
S.W. Flanagan, rider of Ben Siegel trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.
P. Townend, rider of Feigh trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.
031C Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dleJ.G. Gilligan, rider of Capture The Action trained by James Joseph Mangan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled throughout this race.
031F Congratulations To Naas Hunters S'chaseMr B. O'Neill, rider of Ask D'man trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.
031G Jordan's Centra (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceThe Stewards received a report from the I.H.R.B Veterinary Officer that Elusive Guy, trained by Jarlath P. Fahey, could not be positively identified owing to a failure to locate the microchip number. Having considered the report, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Elusive Guy under the provisions of Rule 90(iii). Furthermore, the Stewards referred the matter to the Registrar of the I.N.H.S Committee for further investigation in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(iv).
The Stewards received a report from G.B. Noonan, rider of North County Girl who fell on the flat in this race. The rider reported that his mount stumbled independently for no apparent reason about a furlong from the finish which resulted in his mount falling. Having considered the report, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),
Mr. Philip Caffrey,
Mr. Josh Byrne,
Mr. P.D. Matthews.
Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays:
Race 1 + 2 minutes
Race 2 + 1 minutes
Race 7 + 1 minutes
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.