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

R. Blackmore replaced P. Townend on Saint Sam (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 5)(Injured)

085A Irish Stallion Farms EBF(Mares)M'dn H'dl

C. Brassil, rider of O'Faolains Glory, trained by N Dooly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.S. McGarvey, rider of Turkey And Ham, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced early and made some ground on the downhill run in the closing stages.

085B Adare Manor Opportunity M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed H. Morgan, rider of Potters Party, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. H. Morgan accepted that he was in breach of R10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that H. Morgan was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency)and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for one raceday.

D. King, rider of Nancy Miles, trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel and this was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

085C1 Anne Valley Walk H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bal Kauto (FR), trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S. Fitzgerald, rider of Bal Kauto (FR), trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a noise early in this race, was held onto at this point, got underneath his hurdles and was ridden to get home thereafter. The Raceday Stewards subsequently interviewed S. Fitzgerald concerning his failure to make what they felt was a very substantial report which had affected the performance of the race favourite without being asked to do so. S.Fitzgerald accepted that the report could have been made earlier and stated that he had simply forgot to make the report as required under the provisions of Rule 213. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S. Fitzgerald was in breach of Rule 213(ii) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from James M. Barcoe, trainer of Early Arrival, placed first as compared with its recent form. Miss E. Hennessy, Authorised Representative, for James. M. Barcoe stated that a combination of a drop in grade and the application of a tongue tie on this occasion had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

085C2 Anne Valley Walk H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Costanuci, trained by John Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Byrnes, rider of Just Hannah, trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled close to the line causing him to be unseated.

085E Book A Table For August H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Old Soul (FR), trained by Liz Doyle, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lizrona, trained by Eric Larkin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

K. Callaghan, rider of Lizrona, trained by Eric Larkin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up .

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. D. Hickey (Chairman),
Ms. C. Corballis,
Mr. P. Coveney,
Mr. Victor Connolly,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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