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

S.W. Flanagan replaced J.C. Gainford on Gordons Aura, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 1)(Injured)
J.J. Slevin rode Charcor (reserve) trained by Martin Brassil (Race 1)
D. Meyler replaced J.C. Gainford on Call Me Lyreen, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 2)(Injured)
S. Mulqueen replaced D.R. Fox on Douglas Talking, trained by Lucinda Russell (in GB) (Race 2)(Injured)
D.J. O'Keeffe replaced J.C. Gainford on Teahupoo (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 4)(Injured)
P.T. Enright replaced J.C. Gainford on Optional Mix, trained by Eoin Doyle (Race 7)(Injured).
J.J. Slevin replaced P.J. Carberry on An Droichead Eile, trained by Peter Maher (Race 3)(Stood down)
J.J. Slevin replaced P.J. Carberry on Legacy Thor, trained by S.R.B. Crawford (Race 5)(Stood down).
Mr R. James replaced Mr J. Reddington on Great Universe (GB), trained by Martin Brassil (Race 8)(Stewards permission)

098A Specialist Group H'cap H'dle

B. Hayes, rider of Figaroc (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out by a loose horse approaching the fourth last hurdle.

Mr B. Dunleavy, rider of Francois (FR), trained by Mary Ellen Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out by a loose horse approaching the fourth last hurdle.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Listentillitellyea, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out by a loose horse at the fourth last hurdle.

A. McCurtin, rider of It'sallabouteve, trained by Brendan Maurice Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered by a loose horse.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L.P. Dempsey, rider of Broomfield Bijou, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, L.P. Dempsey stated that he had misjudged his use of the whip and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that L.P. Dempsey was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned L.P. Dempsey on this occasion.

098C Mongey Communications Schase (La Touche)

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Mortal, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up lame.

098D Ladbrokes Champion Stayers H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P. Townend, rider of Klassical Dream (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, P. Townend stated that his mount was stopping under him and he got unbalanced when using the whip which resulted in a hit above shoulder height. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that P. Townend was in breach of R10(3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned P. Townend on this occasion.

098E Conway Piling H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the straight involving Beacon Edge, ridden by L.A. McKenna, and Lets Go Champ, ridden by Rachael Blackmore where it appeared that Lets Go Champ ran off the bend and made contact with Beacon Edge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In her evidence, Rachael Blackmore stated her own mount slipped and the two horses came together which made the incident look worse than it rode for her. L.A. McKenna stated that he was holding his line around the bend when it got tight from his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to either rider and took no further action. Mr. M.C. Hickey, Chairman of the Raceday Stewards recused himself from this enquiry and Mr. J. Rearden acted as Chairman.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Beacon Edge, ridden by L.A. McKenna, Kilbeg King, ridden by Aidan Coleman, Lets Go Champ, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, and Toss Again, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe where it appeared that Kilbeg King may have caused interference when manoeuvering out from behind Grozni (Fr). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In her evidence, Rachael Blackmore stated that she was holding her racing line when her mount received pressure and got a bump from her inside. D.J. O'Keeffe stated that he was trying to keep his racing line when Kilbeg King moved out to challenge and bumped his mount causing an outward concertina effect. L. A. McKenna stated that he was maintaining a straight racing line when receiving a bump from his inner. Aidan Coleman stated that he had to take the blame for the incident and explained that his mount was full of running when he faced the option of either running up onto the heels of Grozni (Fr) or to manoeuvre out. He added that in his opinion there was minimum interference but it did cause a concertina effect. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that Aidan Coleman was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended Aidan Coleman for three racedays. Mr. M.C. Hickey, Chairman of the Raceday Stewards recused himself from this enquiry and Mr. J. Rearden acted as Chairman.

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

P. Townend, rider of Seabank Bistro, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground and never travelled during this race.

098G Close Brothers Irish EBF (M) H'cap S'ch

R. Deegan, rider of Western Zara, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Western Zara, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be slightly lame post race.

098H JP & M Doyle (C&G) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss P. Elvin, rider of Cato's Revenge, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In her evidence, Miss P. Elvin accepted that she had breached the whip guidelines for frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Miss P. Elvin was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned Miss P. Elvin on this occasion.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. M.C. Hickey (Chairman),

Mr. J. Rearden,

Mr. C.C. Cunningham,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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