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

E. Walsh replaced M.P. O'Connor on Aldo The Apache, trained by C.A.Murphy (Race 4)(Injured)

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J.C. Canavan, rider of Persian Lion trained by Michael John O'Connor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free and made mistakes.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Pyramid Hill trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount raced keenly and made mistakes early on in this race.

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M.P. Walsh, rider of Dawson's Cottage trained by Niall Madden, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount struck into himself and was pulled up after.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dawson's Cottage, trained by Niall Madden, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have struck into his right fore mid tendon area and was lame post race.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Merry Poppins (GER), trained by J.Motherway, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal. .

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The Stewards enquired into the riding of Esperti, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, placed fourth, Hey Johnny, ridden by Mr C. Mullins, placed first, Alquinto, ridden by Mr E.P. O'Brien, placed second and Lieutenant Highway, ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed third where it appeared that they did not make sufficient effort to ride at a reasonable pace, such action which could be deemed to be at variance with the spirit of competitive horseracing and contrary to the proper conduct of riders at a racemeeting. Evidence was heard from the rider's concerned. The riders explained that there were two first time runners, a quirky horse and an ungenuine horse and for various reasons no rider wanted to make the running and Mr C. Mullins reluctantly made the running. They further stated that it was a four year old INHS Flat Race and they were obliged to carry out their trainers strict instructions. The Stewards referenced the very slow time of 4m 51.90 secs for this two mile race and the slow pace of the race. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered all the circumstances forwarded in evidence, the Stewards noted the riders explanations and reminded each person of their future conduct in this regard. .

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. J. Weld (Chairman),

Mr. M.C. Hickey,

Mr. N. McCaffrey,

Ms. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following delays:

Race 2; +1 minute

Race 3; +1 minute

Race 4; +1 minute

Race 5; +1 minute

Race 6; +2 minute

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