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

D.F. O'Regan replaced J.J. Slevin on Jack Dillinger, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 3)(rider administration error)

034B We're In This Together H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Charlie Stout, trained by Shane Nolan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

034D Markaye Michael Purcell Mem Novice H'dle

P.T. Enright, rider of Limestone Rock trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Limestone Rock, trained by M.F.Morris, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

034E I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF M'dn H'dle

The Stewards received a report from Mr. P.L. Malone, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.C. Canavan, rider of Earths Furies, weighed in at 1.9 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that this was the case. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.C Canavan was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his record they suspended him for 1 raceday.

Mr J.G. Murphy, rider of Winter Fog trained by Daniel G. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung slightly and made a noise in running.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Winter Fog, ridden by Mr J.G. Murphy, and trained by Daniel G. Murphy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr J.G. Murphy, stated that his instructions were to drop his mount out and race towards the rear. He said his mount ran keen early on, made a noise at the top of the hill on both circuits and also hung during this race. He said his mount was of limited ability and although it had finished third in a Point To Point previously, it had also disappointed and pulled up on a few occasions. Daniel G. Murphy, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He said his charge was of limited ability and raced towards the rear and was held up throughout in order to get home on the unfavourable ground conditions. He concluded by stating that his charge was not capable of finishing any closer. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Winter Fog was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that both rider and trainer were in breach of Rule 212.A(ii) and having taken their respective records in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended Mr. J.G. Murphy, rider, for 10 racedays, and fined Daniel G. Murphy, trainer, €2000. Furthermore, the Stewards suspended Winter Fog for a period of 42days as a consequence of the rider's actions in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212. C (d). Mr. R.E. Rohan, Chairman of the Stewards absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. E. Halley acted as Chairman.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R.E. Rohan (Chairman), Mr. P. Dowling, Mr. E. Halley, Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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