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

C.P. McNamara rode Alpesh Amin (reserve), trained by E. McNamara (Race 4)

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B. Browne, rider of Difficult Decision trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running. This was subsequently confirmed by the I.H.R.B. Veterinary Officer.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that My Oakclahome trained by David M. O'Brien was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

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B.J. Cooper, rider of Silas Marner trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly throughout and was pulled up.

C.F. Hart, rider of Wild Hunt (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly left throughout and jumped poorly.

At the request of the Stewards, B. Browne, rider of Winding River, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got lit up at the start, ran very keen early on, was bumped at the last hurdle with a circuit to go and stayed on one paced in the closing stages.

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At the request of the Stewards, Rachael Blackmore, rider of Hide And Seek (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount ran better than on its previous run and stayed on in the closing stages.

A. McCurtin, rider of Jazz Lady trained by Ian O'Connor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

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The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Longhouse Force, ridden by Mr E. Mahon, and trained by Brian M. McMahon. Evidence was heard from the rider and from Mr. John Staunton, authorised representative for the trainer concerned. Mr E. Mahon, stated that his instructions were to settle his mount, get it breathing and to do the best he could. He said his mount jumped well before choking from the fourth last to the winning post, but accepted that he had not furnished this report as required under the provisions of Rule 213. Mr. Staunton, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He said his charge has wind problems and was wearing a tongue tie in an attempt to address this issue. He further added that the animal ran its best race to date and is also a tricky individual. He concluded by stating that the animal had gurgled on its two previous runs and accepted that this was not reported under the provisions of Rule 213. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Longhouse Force was clinically abnormal post race. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence and in particular the evidence proferred that the animal had gurgled previously which was not reported, the Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee for consideration.

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. R.E. Rohan,
Mr. P. Dowling,
Mr. P.D. Deegan.

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