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

S. Ewing replaced C.P. Millar on Lakota Blue (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 2)(Stewards' Permission)
D.J. Gilligan replaced C.P. Millar on Callmedusty, trained by Cian Collins (Race 7)(Stewards' Permission)

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K.M. Donoghue, rider of Total Look (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped deliberately at the second and third last hurdles.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Total Look (FR), ridden by K.M. Donoghue, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. K.M. Donoghue,rider, stated that his instructions were to follow the leaders. In the race his jumping was only ok and he was losing ground at his hurdles. He went on the ground but was changing his legs and put down at some hurdles. He didn't pick up in the straight and jumped the last high. Gavin Cromwell, trainer, confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride given. He felt that the horse's jumping needs to improve. He had no fixed future plan for the horse. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that this horse was found to be coughing post race and had also lost a near fore shoe. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations offered.

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M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Realtin Lonrach, trained by M.F.O'Dowd, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action after jumping the third hurdle.

T. Power Roche, rider of Hitthehayson, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount went wrong behind.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Realtin Lonrach, trained by M.F.O'Dowd, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hitthehayson, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be sound post race.

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The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.S. McGarvey, rider of That's Me Finished, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that two of the strikes were for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his record into account (second offence) and accepting that two of the strikes were for corrective purposes they suspended him for five race days.

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. C.J. O'Reilly
Mr. J. Byrne
Mr. N. McCaffrey
Mr. L. Walsh

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