The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pirate Lass, trained by Richard Brabazon, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

M.A. Gallagher, rider of Pirate Lass trained by Richard Brabazon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran flat.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Speckled Meadow trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle todays going.

Richard Brabazon, trainer of Pirate Lass, reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that his charge was found to be in season post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Comfort Line, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Latin Five, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Well Suited trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran away on the way to the start.

A.J. Farragher, rider of Arletta Star (GB) trained by M.Halford, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly right under pressure.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Madaket Mystery trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Madaket Mystery, trained by Jack W. Davison, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Stewards requested a report from Ross O'Sullivan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kourvoisier, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Ross O'Sullivan stated that his charge's previous run at Galway was it's first run in a handicap but was only it's third start. Furthermore, he stated that the horse was badly impeded leaving the stalls and got a bad fright and never handled the track thereafter. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Silver Fox, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled it's right fore shoe and also to be lame on it's right fore.

The Stewards interviewed Miss S. Larkin, rider of Rock On Seamie, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Miss S. Larkin was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by failing to give her mount time to respond to the whip. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Miss S. Larkin for 2 racedays.

The Stewards interviewed Miss A.B. O'Connor, rider of What Wonders Weave, concerning her use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Miss A.B. O'Connor was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using her whip with excessive frequency. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Miss A.B. O'Connor for 1 raceday.

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

Mr. John Powell (Chairman),

Mr. M. J. Doyle,

Mr. John Moloney,

Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue.

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