The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Whispering Pines (off feed) - €200The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
J. B. Foley replaced C.P. McNamara on Gibraltar, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 1)(injured)G. P. Brouder replaced G. Brouder on Ocodango Boy, trained by Gearoid Patrick Brouder (Race 1)(Injured).
J. B. Kane replaced C.P. McNamara on Edmond Dantes, trained by Gavin Cromwell (Race 3)(injured).
B. Browne replaced G. Brouder on Getaway Jack, trained by Conor O'Dwyer (Race 3)(injured)
S. A. Mulcahy rode Mama Tried (reserve), trained by Charles P. Keegan (Race 2).
R. Deegan replaced G. Brouder on Shanroe Al C, trained by Karl Thornton (Race 7)(injured).
A. M. King replaced G. Brouder on Saved By The River, trained by J.A. Nash (Race 8)(Injured)
L. P. Dempsey replaced D. Robinson on Gold Des Bois (FR), trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 6)(Stood down)
H. Morgan replaced D. Robinson on Nick Lost (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 7)(stood down).
146B1 Roscommon Racecourse Opp. H'cap H'dle
J.C. Gainford, rider of Zamond (FR) trained by Colin Bowe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung throughout.
The Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. P. L. Malone, that Shane Fenelon, rider of Dalileo, P.K. Donovan, rider of Sonny John, H. Morgan, rider of High Glory (FR), J.C. Gainford, rider of Zamond (FR), J.B. Foley, rider of Tagg's Island, A. McCurtin, rider of Johanna Yeats, M. Hamill, rider of Anakar, T.N. Brett, rider of Charlie Bit Me, S.E. Lewis, rider of Fair Day, J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Grinn, S.D. Torrens, rider of Gloves On, B. Browne, rider of Go Battle, R. Deegan, rider of Vischio, C. A. Landers, rider of Hellenic Fire andS. A. Mulcahy, rider of Mama Tried had all ignored his instructions resulting in a false start. Evidence was heard from the starter and riders concerned. Mr. P. L. Malone stated that he had instructed the riders to stop but they all kept coming and progressed into a trot resulting in the false start. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence including the audio, the Stewards were satisfied that all riders were in breach of Rule 208 (v)(b), in that they had disobeyed the starters instructions and having considered the record of the riders concerned they suspended each rider for one raceday.
146B2 Roscommon Racecourse Opp. H'cap H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Edmond Dantes, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
146C Dermot Hughes Car Sales Rated Nov. H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Runrized (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.
146D Athleague H'cap H'dleJ.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Sean Says trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the second last.
E. Walsh, rider of Landa Beach trained by Liam P Cusack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was hampered by a faller.
146F Connacht National H'cap S'chaseThe Stewards interviewed E. Walsh, rider of Jerandme, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that E. Walsh was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered E. Walsh's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.
146G Connolly's RED MILLS (P-A) INH Flat RaceAt the request of the Stewards, D.E. Browne, rider of He's In It, trained by J.Larkin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount clipped a heel and he was unseated, through no fault of anybody else. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the matter the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted. .
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Donal Gavin (Chairman),
Mr. Peter Allen,
Mr. Niall Rooney,
Mr. P. D. Matthews.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.