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

M.P. O'Connor rode Gorgeous Suspect (FR), trained by Aidan Anthony Howard (Race 1)(Reserve).
E. Dwan replaced Niall Moore on Good As Hell, trained by Philip Fenton (Race 5)(Injury)
E. Dwan replaced Niall Moore on Lake Chad, trained by Philip Fenton (Race 6)(Injury)
D. King replaced G. Brouder on Avec Espoir (GB), trained by V. T. O'Brien (Race 6)(Injured)
C. Brassil replaced G. Brouder on Steps Match, trained by Michael Butler (Race 7)(Injured).

164A Welcome To Wexford Beg. S'chase

S. Fitzgerald, rider of Ideal Pal, trained by Cian Michael Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up injured.

164C visitwexford.ie H'cap S'chase

E. Walsh, rider of Added Bonus, trained by Brendan Maurice Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered slightly by the loose horse.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Finnians Row, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal have a small wound to his left front fetlock and left hind pastern and to be blowing hard post race.

An authorised representatative of Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer of Finnians Row, reported to the Veterinary Officer that his charge was found to be coughing post race.

164E Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Pats Choice, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left.

C.M. Quirke, rider of Oscer Romero, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

164F Support Irish Injured Jockeys H'cap S'ch

The Raceday Stewards interviewed H. Morgan, rider of Whacker Clan, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip regulation which was due to a misjudgement on his part. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his record into account suspended him for two race days.

164G Country Fest August 13 Opp. H'cap S'ch

L.A. McKenna, rider of Rule Of June, trained by Liam Casey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's saddle slipped.

E. Walsh, rider of Shamror Lass, trained by Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ray Hackett, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Stormy Master, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge was back up in trip, down in grade and he changed his head gear today which may have accounted for the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Battle Of Benburb, trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing very hard post race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. E. Halley (Chairman)
Mr. D. Hickey
Mr. P. Coveney
Mr. J. Kennedy
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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