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

R. J. Condon replaced C.P. McNamara on Ronnoco Katie, trained by R.A. Cotter (Race 1)(Unwell).
D. J. McInerney replaced S.F. O'Keeffe on Chosen Hour, trained by Sean Aherne (Race 5)(injured).

052B See You In October H'dle

The Stewards interviewed Oliver McKiernan, trainer of Unexpected Depth, after his charge wore a hood of incorrect colour for the preliminaries and the trainer had not sought the permission from the Stewards beforehand. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that his charge had become fractious which led him to apply the hood. He stated that he was unaware of his obligations to seek permission from the Stewards beforehand and was unaware of the necessity of a red hood. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to remind the trainer of his obligations under the provisions of Rule 194(f).

S.G.Walsh, trainer of Exit Eleven, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped badly post race.

052C Leugh H'cap H'dle

D.J. Hand, rider of Trickey Trix trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Bonny Dazzler (FR) trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

D.E. Mullins, rider of April's Moon, trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount rounded the bend past the stands badly and was disunited at times during the race.

052D Pierce Molony Memorial Novice S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Montagne D'argent trained by David Harry Kelly had blood at both nostrils possibly as a result of a fall.

052E Duggan Veterinary 4cyte H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Chosen Hour, trained by Sean Aherne, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Baba Buck's (FR), trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. Sweeney, rider of Lurgoe (GER), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip excessively and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency). Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Mr. M.J. Sweeney for one raceday and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E for one day's tuition on the correct use of the whip.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N. P. Lambert (Chairman),

Mr. J. Powell,

Mr. T. Rudd,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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