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

Edward Cawley, trainer of Breezy Bell (GER) (late withdrawal) - €200

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

B. Kennedy rode Okarito River (reserve), trained by Francis J. Flood (Race 2)
E. Walsh rode Ar Aghaidh (reserve), trained by Hugh Paul Finegan (Race 3)
M.M. McDonagh replaced P. Byrnes on Good Bye Milan, trained by C. Byrnes (Race 5)(Stood down)
M.M. McDonagh replaced P. Byrnes on Redwood Queen, trained by C. Byrnes (Race 6) (Stood down)

389A Supporting Festival 2023 Claiming H'dle

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Commandingpresence, trained by Andrew McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have superficial wounds to both hind legs but was otherwise found to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed M.P. O'Connor, rider of Commandingpresence, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he had used his whip unnecessarily after his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone and he apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that M.P. O'Connor was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the unnecessary use of the whip after his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the end of the back straight involving Benz, ridden by B.W. Harvey, placed fifth, and The Bog Garden, ridden by C.D Smithers, placed sixth, where it appeared that Benz moved out off heels causing The Bog Garden to momentarily check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

389C(ii) Punchestown's Fittest's Club M'dn H'dle (Division Two)

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined The Mediator, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

389D(i) Summer In Town Family Ticket H'cap H'dle (Division One)

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Good Bye Milan, trained by C. Byrnes, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race and to have numerous superficial wounds to both hind legs. Samples were taken for further analysis.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Eoin G. Kelly, rider of Vale Of Glory, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Eoin G. Kelly was in breach of Regulation 10.3(i) (time to respond). Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

P.J. Carberry, rider of Alphonse Le Grande, trained by A.J. Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the second last hurdle.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, M.M. McDonagh, rider of Good Bye Milan, trained by C. Byrnes, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled.

389D(ii) Summer In Town Family Ticket H'cap H'dle (Division Two)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Redwood Queen, ridden by M.M. McDonagh, and trained by C. Byrnes. Evidence was heard from the rider and the Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned. M.M. McDonagh stated that his instructions were to jump off mid division, get cover and hold onto his mount as long as he could as she finds very little off the bridle. He added that his mount came up out of his hands at the second flight and he injured his right hand, limiting his ability to ride his mount out in the closing stages. Cathal Byrnes, Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the IHRB Veterinary Officer who stated that Redwood Queen had pulled its right fore shoe but was otherwise found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the IHRB Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jennifer Pugh, who stated that M.M. McDonagh appeared to have a soft tissue injury to his right hand and had been placed on Alert. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given. They were however satisfied that M.M. McDonagh was in breach of Rule 213, in that he failed to report in the first instance something that may have affected his mounts performance and having considered his record in this regard, they cautioned him on this occasion. Mr. C.J. O'Reilly did not take part in the deliberation of this enquiry. Mrs. Ciara O'Shea and Mrs. Fran Lawler attended this enquiry in an observatory capacity.

389E(i) Join Us For Summer In Town H'cap Hdle (Division One)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after jumping off involving Alpha Male (FR), ridden by D. Meyler, Hanoi Jane, ridden by S. O'Callaghan, Westernerona, ridden by S.D. Torrens, Happy Dancing (FR), ridden by S.W. Flanagan, and He Ain't Heavy, ridden by P.T. Enright where it appeared Happy Dancing ran short of room and clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.W. Flanagan stated that he lost his action behind and then ran short of room and clipped a heel. D. Meyler stated that he received pressure from his left. P.T. Enright stated that he received pressure from his left. S. O'Callaghan stated that he received pressure from his left. S.D. Torrens stated that he felt he kept a straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any one rider and they took no further action. Mr. C.J. O'Reilly recused himself from this enquiry.

389E(ii) Join Us For Summer In Town H'cap Hdle (Division Two)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after jumping off involving Hot Shimmer, ridden by T.N. Brett, Ivoir Borget (FR), ridden by S.F. O'Keeffe, Bidentime, ridden by D.E. Mullins, Haveuseentherain, ridden by H. Morgan, Joan Of Pimlico, ridden by E. Walsh, and Midnight Fortune, ridden by J.S. McGarvey where it appeared several horses ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. T.N. Brett stated that he received a bump from his inside. S.F. O'Keeffe stated that his mount had a good look at the road and shied left. D.E. Mullins stated that he received pressure from his inside and thought he was going to hit the running rail. H. Morgan stated that there was a concertina effect from the inside. E. Walsh stated that there was a domino effect from the inside. J.S. McGarvey stated that he received a bump from the inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by Ivoir Borget shying at the road and they therefore did not apportion blame to any rider and they took no further action.

T.N. Brett, rider of Hot Shimmer, trained by L. Young, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount sustained an over reach to its near fore.

D.E. Mullins, rider of Bidentime, trained by Noel G. Hynds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference at the start.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. J.M. McGrath (Chairman),
Mr. J. Murphy,
Mr. R. Hall,
Mr. C.J. O'Reilly,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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