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

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Grey Pharoh (off feed) - €200

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

B. Hayes replaced J.S. McGarvey on Sticwiththeprocess (GB), trained by T.M. Walsh (Race 1)( Raceday Stewards permission).

050A Bar One Racing Guaranteed M'dn H'dle

S.D. Torrens, rider of Amron Diamond, trained by J.Motherway, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped during the race.

050B Bar One Racing Kingsfurze Novice H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pleasington, trained by Olly Murphy (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost its left fore shoe but otherwise to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Belloccio (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

050C Bar One Racing Price Boosts H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed O.R. Brown, rider of Simply Shabra, concerning his riding on the riders first approach to the starter. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount broke into a canter and is a hard horse to take back as he has a very big stride. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that O.R Brown was in breach of Rule 208(iii)(b) in that he had put his mount into a trot or canter with a view to taking an advantage before the race was started. Having taken his record into account, (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended O.R. Brown for two racedays

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P. Byrnes, rider of Comanche Moon, trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he ended up further back than he wanted as a result of the false start and then was impeded by the faller at the last flight of hurdles.

R.A. Doyle, rider of It's Never Simple, trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount a mistake at the second last hurdle.

050D Bar One Racing Extra Place H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Hugh Paul Finegan, trainer of Lady Bluebird, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).The Raceday Stewards subsequently ordered the withdrawal of Lady Bluebird as the animal failed to present at the newly approved time.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the starter where it appeared American Money broke into a canter before the Starter had dropped his flag. Having viewed the recording of the incident, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that American Money had broken into a canter despite the riders best efforts and no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Duke Of Leggagh, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a left fore shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Uhavemeinstitches, trained by J.Motherway, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have slightly moved a right hind shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Duke Of Leggagh, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran flat.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Uhavemeinstitches, trained by J.Motherway, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action and was subsequently pulled up.

050F Bar One Racing Leinster National Hcp Sch

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Oliver McKiernan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Bushmans Pass, placed first, as compared with its recent form when pulling up at Punchestown on the 20th February. Oliver McKieran stated that his charge missed the break on his previous start and ended up further back than ideal and then made a bad mistake and was subsequently pulled up. he further added that his charge appreciated todays drying ground conditions and the application of first time cheekpieces. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tyre Kicker (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing and was also found to be lame.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first and second approach to the Starter, where riders were instructed to go back and take a turn on both occasions. Having reviewed the matter and consulted with the Senior Starter, Mr. J.R. Banahan, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the instruction to go back was for good reason and they were also satisfied that no riding offence had occurred.

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. John McStay,
Mr. Robert Hall,
Ms. Henrietta Egan,
Mr. L Walsh.

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