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

S.P. Bird replaced H.J. Horgan on Miqdaad, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 1)(injured)
K.G. Kennedy replaced H.J. Horgan on Make Good, trained by Shane Crawley (Race 7)(injured)
W.M. Lordan replaced D. McMonagle on Alabama, trained by A.P.O'Brien (Race 3)(stewards permission)
R.L. Moore replaced W.M. Lordan on Military (GB), trained by A.P.O'Brien (Race 3)(intended mount a non runner/stewards permission)

098A Kilberry Apprentice H'cap

Adam Caffrey, rider of Distillate (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Sevensees (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the last one hundred yards.

J. Kearney, rider of Loma Larnee (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded by the loose horse on the run in.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Step Back In Time, trained by Chris Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left by the loose horse.

The Raceday Stewards held the result and enquired into the start of this race where it appeared that Senado Square (GB), ridden by Amy Jo Hayes came out of the stalls riderless. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned in the presence of Andrew Slattery, trainer and master of Amy Jo Hayes. Evidence was also heard from the IHRB Starter Mr. J.R. Banahan. Amy Jo Hayes stated that her mount was difficult in the stalls and she was advised to step off her mount while being assisted by a stall handler. She further stated that she let a shout to the starter that she was not ready before the stalls opened. Mr. J.R. Banahan stated that one horse was withdrawn having gone down in the stalls and he asked the riders if everything was okay and did not hear any shout. He further added that Amy Jo Hayes was at the opposite side of the track to him which may have presented a difficulty in him hearing her. Evidence was also heard from Mr. Andrew Slattery who stated that his charge has a history of being a difficult individual and had to be loaded late as a result of this. Having viewed the recording of the start and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards declared Senado Square a non runner under the provisions of Rule 209(v) before announcing the winner alright. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to a senior racing official under the provisions of Rule 14 for consideration.

D. King, rider of Tai Sing Yeh, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded at the start.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Sevensees (GB), ridden by R.M Mulligan, placed third, and Loma Larnee (GB), ridden by J. Kearney, placed second, where it appeared R.M. Mulligan got tight for room on the railing. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Kearney stated that his mount wears cheekpieces and was having a look at the loose horse on his outside but felt he straightened his mount up immediately as he heard a shout. R.M. Mulligan stated that he got tight for room close to the line and felt slight contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise J. Kearney to react faster if in a similar situation in future.

The Raceday Stewards informed Ross O'Sullivan, trainer that Samrogue, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

098B Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

R.P. Whelan, rider of Refreshment, trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried a shade left late on.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Weegeebear, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left late on.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Refreshment, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed fifth, Weegeebear, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed sixth, and Clever And Classy, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, unplaced, where it appeared the three horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

098D Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes

W.J. Lee, rider of Purple Lily, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he lost his iron in the last fifty yards.

098E Irish EBF Spring Series Med. Auct. M'dn

G.M. Ryan, rider of Unavoidable, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around inside the last two furlongs.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Castleheath, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount missed the break and proved very difficult to settle in the early part of the race.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Breathe Again, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly out the gates and slow to race on.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Jack Spriggins, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fourth, and Rock Of Ireland, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second, where it appeared Jack Spriggins moved across to the railing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that B.M. Coen was clear when moving to the rail and took no further action.

098H Navan H'cap

J. Kearney, rider of Last Ammo, trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a small bit tight for room in the last half furlong.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R. Dore (Chairman),
Dr. P. Molony,
Mr. P. McCartan,
Mr. W. Penrose,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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