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

Mr. A. Harvey replaced P.J. Carberry on An Droichead Eile, trained by Peter Maher (Race 1)(Stood down)
B. Hayes replaced Mr P.W. Mullins on Brandy Love, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 3)(Injured)
D. F. O'Regan replaced M.P. Walsh on Epatante (FR), trained by Nicky Henderson (in GB) (Race 3)(Injured)
D. Meyler replaced M.P. Walsh on The Shunter, trained by Emmet Mullins (Race 6)(Injured)
Mr. E. Ohgren replaced Miss J. Townend on Barons Revenge (GB), trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 7)(Stewards permission)
Miss. J. Townend replaced Mr P.W. Mullins on Sorrentino, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 7)(Injured)
R. Deegan replaced S.W. Flanagan on Jacovec Cavern (GB), trained by Paul Hennessy (Race 5)(Stood down).
R. Deegan replaced S.W. Flanagan on Joyeux Machin (FR), trained by Paul Nolan (Race 6)(Stood down).

100B Colm Quinn BMW H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards enquired into incidents on the approach to the third last and when meeting the running rail again after the same fence involving Velvet Elvis, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed sixth, and Fairyhill Run, ridden by L. Quinlan, unplaced, where it appeared Velvet Elvis ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that he had loads of room down the inner and then the gap was closed on him. L. Quinlan stated that his mount had jumped left and he was returning to the inside line and was not aware that Velvet Elvis was on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found L. Quinlan in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden improperly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended L. Quinlan for four racedays.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of My Design, trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly throughout.

100C Coolmore Irish EBF (M) Champion H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Love Envoi, trained by Harry Fry (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.E. Mullins, rider of Love Envoi, trained by Harry Fry (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left throughout.

100F Fitzwilliam Sports H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed B.W. Harvey, rider, following a report from Mr. L. Walsh, Senior Stipendiary Steward, that Mr. Harvey had failed to comply with a request to circle the parade ring one more time before making his way to the start. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and from Mr. L. Walsh. Mr Walsh stated that he had requested Mr Harvey to circle the parade ring one more time before making his way to the start as he had with all the other riders who were mounted. He further stated that Mr. Harvey refused to comply with this request riding his mount towards him and exiting the parade ring. B. W. Harvey stated that he felt Mr. Walsh's request was unreasonable on a warm day and ignored his instruction. He further stated that Mr. Walsh had put his hand on his horses reins but Mr. Walsh disputed this and stated that he put his hand in front of the horses head to protect himself from being trampled on. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that B. W. Harvey was in breach of Rule 13(b), in that he failed to comply with a reasonable request from a Racing Official. Having considered B. W. Harvey's record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended B. W. Harvey for two racedays and fined him €500 on this occasion. Mr. L. Walsh recused himself from this enquiry and Mr. P. D. Deegan acted in his absence.

100G Lawlors Hotel Naas (Pr-Am) INH Flat Race

Miss J Townend, rider of Sorrentino, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount slipped behind and she was unseated.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. R. Ryan (Chairman),

Ms. M. M. O'Connor,

Ms. M. Cosgrave,

Mr. J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence,

Mr L. Walsh.

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