The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Thomas Mullins, trainer of Dream Escape (GB) (Declared in error) - €200
Jarlath P.Fahey, trainer of Tommies Call (Late withdrawal) - €200.

351A Punchestown Premiere Weekend Hcap Schase

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Pictures Of Home (GB), trained by T.M. Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Pictures Of Home (GB), trained by T.M. Walsh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. P. Moloney, that the front rank had proceeded to a canter before the flag was raised, resulting in a false start. Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. Mr. P. Moloney stated that the front row had gone before he put up the flag. G. Brouder, rider of Emily In Paris, stated that he was told to be handy but they got going too early. C.P. Millar, rider of General Hubble, stated that he wanted a lead but the horse on his inside set his mount off. J.B. Foley, rider of Kilmacurkin, stated that he was one of the first to pull up and he was constantly sitting in the saddle. S.D. Torrens, rider of Cullenwaine, stated that he wanted to be in the front rank but got squeezed out. H.E. Sexton, rider of Rudy Catrail, stated that he was one of the last to go and the horses on his outer had gone. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G. Brouder, C.P. Millar, and H.E. Sexton were in breach of Rule 208(iii)(b), in that they had put their mounts into a trot or canter with a view to taking any advantage before the race was started and having considered their records in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended G. Brouder, C.P. Millar and H.E. Sexton for one raceday.

Aidan Anthony Howard, trainer of Kilmacurkin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was lame post race. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that Kilmacurkin had pulled its right hind shoe.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning out of the back straight involving Cullenwaine, ridden by S.D. Torrens, placed fifth, and Rudy Catrail, ridden by H.E. Sexton, unplaced, where it appeared Cullenwaine momentarily ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Buachaillbocht (GB), trained by T.M. Walsh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Low Style (FR), trained by Barry Connell, in relation to his failure to pull his mount up when it appeared it had no more to give. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was full of running but had made two very bad mistakes that rocked his confidence. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the explanation given and took no further action other than to advise M.J.M. O'Sullivan to pull up his mount in the interest of safety if it is persistently jumping poorly.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Low Style (FR), trained by Barry Connell, was found to have birch in a hind coronary band.

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The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Magic Thunder (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its off fore post race.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Magic Thunder (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout and was lame post race.

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At the request of the Raceday Stewards, G. Brouder, rider of La Tulipe Noire, trained by Aengus King, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount blew up turning in and struggled to get home.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Lost Features, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was badly hampered by a faller.

351E Festival Flexi Ticket Is Back H'cap Hdle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins, rider of Vischio, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was a little unbalanced on landing after the last and was not sure if he had made contact with the second hit. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. E. Mullins was in breach of Regulation 10.3.i, time to respond and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended D.E. Mullins for two racedays.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Jake Peter, trained by M.A. Cahill, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

351F Connolly's RED MILLS EBF Auct. M'dn H'dl

P. Townend, rider of Sounds Victorius, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle.

351G See You 23rd & 24th November H'cap H'dle

P. Hanlon, rider of Fill The Tank, trained by Aengus King, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action and was pulled up.

Ms. M. Flynn, trainer of Appian Way (FR), reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge never travelled.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Fill The Tank, trained by Aengus King, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed a few times while being examined but otherwise post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N. McGrath (Chairman),
Ms. M. Osborne,
Mr. N. McCaffrey,
Mr. A. Byrne,
Mr. L. Walsh.

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garvan Ware as Security Officer for this meeting

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