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

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Boston Gent (GB) (off feed) - €200

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

Mr E. Finegan rode Mustameet Secret (reserve) trained by Hugh Paul Finegan (Race 4)
J.W. Kennedy rode Smitty Bacall (reserve) trained by J.P. Flavin (Race 7)

223B1 Curragh To Curragh Cycle M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards fined John G. Carr, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared hood to Barney Van Winkle, prior to entering the parade ring.

P. Townend, rider of Caman Eileen, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Has Me Dreaming, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the first and ran green throughout.

Mr D. Doyle, rider of Thats All, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise coming up the straight.

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

223B2 Curragh To Curragh Cycle M'dn H'dle

D.J Gilligan, rider of Mazza's Mahler, trained by Alan McIntyre, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green.

223C Connolly's Red Mills H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hypersonic Missile, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race and clinically abnormal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference after jumping the last hurdle involving Wa Wa, ridden by M.J.M O'Sullivan, placed second, and Housemartin, ridden by P.T. Enright, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M.J.M O'Sullivan stated that he got a couple of bumps from his inside and felt it may have cost him a couple of lengths. P.T. Enright stated that he corrected his mount as soon as he felt him drift and felt no contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Housemartin had caused slight interference to Wa Wa he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Hunting Brook, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up injured.

223D J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Schase

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Pacini (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and never jumped.

223E Kepak H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.C. Gainford, rider of Brandt, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and stated that his mount was a difficult ride and was hanging right the whole way. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.C. Gainford was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for five racedays.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of On My Bike, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the fourth last and pulled up.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Brandt, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right nearly all the way.

223F Paul Byron Shoes H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Electric Dreamer, trained by W.J. Burke, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr A. Burke-Ott, rider of Kadys Dirha, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. A. Burke-Ott was in breach of R.10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Tuff Days, trained by Michael Barry, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room turning in. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

223G Brian Keenan On-Course INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Jerry From Kerry, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed second, Lord Ffrench, ridden by Mr J.C. Canavan, placed fourth, and Pavilion End (GB), ridden by Mr F. Maguire, unplaced, where it appeared the horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.L. Gleeson stated that a gap was there and he went for it. He further added he was ahead of Mr J.C. Canavan and got barged from his inside. Mr J.C. Canavan stated that he got carried across the track and was ahead of Mr J.L. Gleeson. He further added that he felt Mr J.L. Gleeson bullied him out of the way. Mr F. Maguire stated that the whole field moved out to the left and he suffered no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr. J.L. Gleeson and Mr J.C. Canavan were in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden carelessly, and having considered both their clean records in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended them for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards advised John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Ben Purple, that a repeat performance from his charge, who refused to race, may render the animal liable to a suspension in the future.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. F. Fitzsimons,
Mr. W. Penrose,
Mr. G. McCourt,
Mr. H. Hynes.

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