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

B.J. Foley replaced C. Brassil on Boston Hill, trained by Kieran P. Egan (Race 5)(Injured)

037A Naas Nursery Of Champions M'dn H'dle

Under the provisions of Rule 90, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Papal Count, trained by Andrew Lynch, as the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. Furthermore they informed the trainer that Papal Count would be ineligible to run until the error is corrected to the satisfaction of the IHRB Veterinary Officer and any period of suspension imposed has expired.

D.E. Mullins, rider of Ava Rose trained by Noel W. O'Neill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran keen during this race.

037C PaddyPower RoadToCheltenham Nov. Hcp Sch

Owing to the ground conditions, the Stewards granted permission for fence #4 to be omitted from this race.

H. Morgan, rider of Mount Hanover (GB) trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having burst a blood vessel.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined An Fraoch Mor, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have an overreach on his right fore and to have lost his right fore shoe.

037D Paddy Power Betting Shop Novice H'dle

The Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Jason The Militant, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Leopardstown on the 2nd February where he finished about 75 lengths behind the third placed Mt Leinster whom he reversed placings with today. Henry de Bromhead reported that his charge made his debut on good ground when third to Envoi Allen but was found to be jarred afterwards which necessitated a break from racing. He added that since his return he had run very good races on soft to heavy underfoot conditions at Fairyhouse and Limerick but his most recent run at Leopardstown on watered yielding ground was disappointing. In his opinion his charge did not let himself down on the ground at Leopardstown and the return to heavy underfoot conditions today brought about his return to form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Department Of War, trained by David Peter Dunne, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

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P. Townend, rider of Cadmium (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the closing stages of this race.

Owing to the ground conditions, the Stewards granted permission for fence #4 to be omitted from this race.

037F ‘From The Horse’s Mouth’ H'cap H'dle

R.M. Power, rider of Vocarium trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly right during this race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),
Mr. M.C. Hickey,
Mr. John Martin-Smith,
Mr. John Weld,
Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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