The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Ciaran Murphy, trainer of Atlantic City (GB) (off feed) - €200.

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

C. Stone-Walsh replaced C.P. Millar on Rainbow Trail (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 1)(stewards permission).
E. Walsh replaced J.S. McGarvey on Saxon Land, trained by Ciaran Murphy (Race 2)(intended mount a non runner).

019A Clinton Higgins Accountants Nov. Hcp Sch

Owing to operational reasons, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence eight to be omitted from this race.

019B Get Extra Cheltenham Places Now Mdn Hdle

Prior to the running of this race the Clerk of the Course, Mr. Brendan Sheridan, changed the going on the chase track to heavy and the going on the hurdle course to soft to heavy.

019C Naas Business Club Limestone Lad H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Beacon Edge trained by Gordon Elliott lost a left hind shoe in running.

019D Finlay Ford At Naas Novice S'chase

Owing to operational reasons, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence eight to be omitted from this race.

019F Albert Bartlett Qualifier H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Cave Court, ridden by Mr O. McGill, placed first, and Hartur D'arc (FR), ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed second, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. O. McGill said his mount idled in front and felt he did his best to correct his mounts drift. K.M. Donoghue said it got a little tight but he never had to stop riding. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. O. McGill had taken reasonable steps to avoid causing interference so they took no further action.

019G BetVictor (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Adiemus (GER), ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed fourth, Champagne Jury, ridden by Mr D.G. Lavery, placed first, Jericho Du Fenoir (FR), ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed third, and The Night Agent, ridden by Mr R.W. Barron, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr P.W. Mullins said he angled out to go past a retreating horse and things got a bit tight. Mr D.G. Lavery said he kept a straight line but felt some pressure from the outside. Mr J.L. Gleeson said he received pressure as he was retreating. Mr R.W. Barron said he tried to keep a straight line at all times but that his mount did drift left for a few strides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Jericho Du Fenoir (FR), trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame on its left hind. The I.H.R.B. Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed the animal to be lame on its left hind.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.B. Wachman (Chairman), Mr. Peter N. Reynolds, Mr. Josh Byrne, Mr. C.J. O'Reilly, Mr. L. Walsh.

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