The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
R.M. Mulligan rode Cordouan (FR) (reserve) trained by P. Sweeney (Race 4)W. Joyce rode Circles (reserve) trained by Anthony McCann (Race 4)
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W.J. Lee, rider of Salonglaenzende, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left and stopped quickly.
S.T. McCullagh, rider of Summer Is Tomorrow, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away and ran green thereafter.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed the closing stages of this race where it appeared numerous horses ran around resulting in some riders taking a slight check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and that no further action was warranted.
117B1 Next Meeting On Monday, 19th May H'capThe Raceday Stewards granted a request from M.A.Cahill, trainer of Akeela (GB), for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Macadam's Rock, trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Raceday Stewards requested a report from E. D. Delany, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Zero Fighter, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Alan Delany, Authorised Representative for E. D. Delany, trainer, reported that todays change of tactics, better ground, along with the tongue strap left off and cheekpieces back on may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.
At the request of the Raceday Stewards, A.J. Slattery, rider of Shahada Ace (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount travelled into the straight and stayed on one paced.
117B2 Next Meeting On Monday, 19th May H'capJ. Kearney, rider of Si Senior, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Clever And Classy, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
D.J. O'Connor, rider of Nezeeh, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he dropped his reins momentarily which resulted in him going left bumping Poppadom. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
117C www.roscommonracecourse.ie H'capJ.J.G. Ryan, rider of Bucaneer's Spirit, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run.
C.T. Keane, rider of Desert Haven (GB), trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he was lucky to stay on his mount leaving the stalls.
Adam Caffrey, rider of Eddie G, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no luck in running.
Nicola Burns, rider of Pier Pressure (FR), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was restless in the stalls.
C.D. Hayes, rider of On A Session (USA), trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was restless in the stalls.
P. McGettigan, rider of Goldrush Kid, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked severely right leaving the stalls.
L.T. McAteer, rider of Ransom (GB), trained by P. Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jinked from the horse beside him leaving the stalls.
R.M. Mulligan, rider of Cordouan (FR), trained by P. Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered leaving the stalls.
W. Joyce, rider of Circles, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no luck in running.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident leaving the stalls where it appeared Goldrush Kid, ridden by P. McGettigan went severely right making contact with horses on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
117D Athlone H'capThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Navajo Point, trained by Martin Hassett, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its right hind post race.
117F Bellewstown Racecourse Apprentice H'capThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Carried With Love, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
J.S. Dalton, rider of Miss Australie, trained by P.O'Rourke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump on the top bend.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. D. Gavin (Chairman),
Mr. Justice R. Groarke,
Mr. G. McCourt,
Dr. E. O'Beirn,
Mr. A. Ring.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.