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

Shane Ryder, trainer of Garrai Phaidin (Declared in error) - €200

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

J.C. Gainford replaced D.N. Russell on Gars De Sceaux (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(Stood down)

015A Welcome Back To Navan Rated Novice H'dle

P. Townend, rider of Intranet (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having sustained an injury.

015B Buy Your Navan 2023 Membership M'dn Hdle

C.A. Landers, rider of Twoconduit, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced very free in the early part of this race and missed the third last hurdle.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the third last hurdle at an unrailed section of the course involving Aime Desjy (FR), ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed fourth, Hemlock (GB), ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed third, and Striking (FR), ridden by S.F. O'Keeffe, unplaced, where it appeared that Hemlock (GB) was tight for room when meeting a course marker having made his challenge down the inner. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, D.J. O'Keeffe stated that he had followed Striking (FR) which had jumped to the right throughout and on landing over the third last hurdle the same happened again but he kept his own mount on the inner and got tight for room when Striking (FR) returned to his racing line. D.E. Mullins stated that his own mount maintained a straight line after the third last hurdle and Striking (FR) returned to his racing line having jumped to the right. S.F. O'Keeffe stated that he was leading the race at the third last hurdle when jumping to the right and he brought his mount back to the inside racing line which he had held throughout the race. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

015C Navan H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Carrigeen Lotus, trained by Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

015E Wilkinstown Beginners S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shantreusse, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Townend, rider of Aione (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise in running and was pulled up.

015F Gormanlough H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Legacy Of Dreams (FR), trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Brian M. McMahon, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Four Country Roads, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Brian M. McMahon, trainer stated that his charge had ran well on his previous run at this track and favours a galloping track also. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D. Moloney, rider of Four Country Roads, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, D. Moloney stated that his mount was responding well to the whip and he lost count in a good finish. He apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that D. Moloney was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended D. Moloney for four racedays.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of So Ladylike, trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the second last.

015G Racing Again Feb 12 (P-Am) INH Flat Race

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

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Mr H. Cheref, rider of Criminal Mischief, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very green and never travelled during this race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Following a request from broadcasters owing to the number of cancelled fixtures in the UK, the Raceday Stewards, in consultation with the Clerk of the Course, granted permission for all races here today to be delayed by ten minutes.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Jack Rearden (Chairman),

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. P.N. Reynolds,

Mr. John Tyrrell,

Mr. P. Deegan.

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