The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
D.J. O'Keeffe replaced B.J. Cooper on Wat Ua Doin, trained by Matthew J. Smith (Race 3)(Stood down)D.E. Mullins replaced B.J. Cooper on Ocojohn, trained by Thomas Cooper (Race 6)(Stood down)
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P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Emily's Fortune trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped up on the bend past the stands.
S. Fitzgerald, rider of Littel Flour trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung and jumped left throughout.
364C Book A Table For New Years (M) Hcap HdleP.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Game And Glory trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.
J.C. Gainford, rider of Swift Sonnet trained by John Joseph Winston, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly.
The Stewards requested a report from Matthew J. Smith, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Wat Ua Doin, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Matthew Smith stated that the mare ran freely on her first run for eighteen months and became tired. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.
364F Lady’s Cove H'cap S'chaseP.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Costalita trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
The I.H.R.B. Veterinary Officer examined Kings Halo, trained by James Daniel Dullea, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe 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. J. Kennedy,
Mr. C. Sweeney.
Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle number one to be omitted from race two and three.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.