The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-
A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Swiss Ace (GB) (Off feed) - €200089A Irish Stallion Farm EBF (Fillies) M'dn
The Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Freedom Of Speech, ridden by K.J. Manning and Juncture (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, where it appeared that Juncture (GB) hesitated for a stride. Having viewed the recording and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
089B Naas Racecourse Business Club H'capR.P. Whelan, rider of Arcanears trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left when under pressure.
S. Foley, rider of Mokhalad (GB) trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never let himself down on the ground.
N.M. Crosse, rider of Kuwait Direction trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount fly leaped from stalls and was slowly away.
089D Blackwater H'capThe Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Fourhometwo (GB), ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first and Alex D (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed fifth, where it appeared that there was contact between Alex D (GB) and Fourhometwo(GB). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.T Keane stated that he was nursing his mount with hands and heels but Fourhometwo(GB) arrived on his inner going the better and moved over to make his run. B.M. Coen stated that he arrived travelling well but was in a pocket and had to edge out to continue his run. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.
089E1 Starlite Drive In Cinema At Naas H'capThe Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Here's Hoping, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed fourth and Knock Flyer, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, placed third, where it appeared that Knock Flyer came across the path of Here's Hoping who appeared to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount was one paced and Knock Flyer arrived on his outside and moved inward for which he anticipated what might happen and he took a precautionary check. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her mount jinked away from the whip and on hearing a shout from R.P. Whelan, she straightened her mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards considered that any interference was accidental in nature and took no further action.
D.W. O'Connor, rider of Muraahin (GB) trained by J.F. Levins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never got a run after the turn into the straight.
W.J. Lee, rider of Blue Raven trained by Paul Stafford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left in the straight.
R.P. Whelan, rider of Here's Hoping trained by Tracey Collins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he had to take a precautionary check in the latter stages.
Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Knock Flyer trained by D.J.Barry, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount reared on leaving the stalls.
J.A. Heffernan, rider of Monsieur Piquer (FR) trained by Christian Delcros, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was denied a run and finished on the bridle.
R.P. Cleary, rider of Dunum trained by Patrick Eugene Turley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stumbled on leaving the starting stalls.
089E2 Starlite Drive In Cinema At Naas H'capG.F. Carroll, rider of Take My Hand trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount reared on leaving the starting stalls.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),
Mr. Pierce Molony,
Mr. John Tyrrell,
Mr. P.D. Matthews.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.