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

P.M. O'Brien rode Pasquetta (reserve) trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs (Race 4)
L. Quinlan rode Kalnoo (reserve) trained by P.M.Hurley (Race 5)
J.C. Gainford rode Billable Grant (reserve) trained by C.A.McBratney (Race 5)
R. Deegan replaced S.F. O'Keeffe on Ravenpoint, trained by Liz Doyle (Race 2)(stood down).
S. Fitzgerald replaced S.F. O'Keeffe on Late Vocation, trained by P.F.McEnery (Race 7)(stood down).

209A Wexford (C&G) M'dn H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D.E. Mullins, rider of Serienmond (GER), trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very keen early on and just stayed on one paced.

209B visitwexford.ie (Mares) M'dn H'dle

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at the last and on the run to the line of this race involving Gers Gigi, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed second and Birmingham Alabama, ridden by E. Walsh, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.W. Kennedy stated that he jumped right at the last hurdle and returned to his racing line. He further added he received two bumps which unbalanced his mount and cost him the race. E. Walsh stated that he received interference at the last hurdle and also on the run in where he felt Gers Gigi came out to meet him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Birmingham Alabana had caused interference to Gers Gigi on the run to the line and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first positions and amended the result to read as follows:

Amended Result:
First: Gers Gigi
Second: Birmingham Alabama
Third: Workinonadream
Fourth: Ballinvasas Best
Fifth: Sights Unseen
Sixth: Doyen Magic

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that E. Walsh was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), they suspended him for two racedays.

209C Neville Hotels Ladies H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately three furlongs from the finish involving Win Some Lose Some, ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, placed first, Western Model, ridden by Miss G. Benson, placed third, and A Mere Bagatelle, ridden by Caragh Monaghan, unplaced, where it appeared A Mere Bagatelle may have suffered interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Miss J. Townend, rider of Schiehallion, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right throughout.

209D1 Fleadh Cheoil Wexford H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P. Hanlon, rider of Tullyveery Lad, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P. Hanlon was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (third offence), they suspended him for seven racedays and ordered that he attend R.A.C.E. for one days tuition on the correct use of the whip.

209D2 Fleadh Cheoil Wexford H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Down Around, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

209E1 Wexford Heritage Trails H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hatfield Hammer, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

209F Wexford Racecourse Run INH Flat Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Jisco Du Brem (FR), trained by Jonathan Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported that the animal was found to have mucus in its trachea on endoscopic examination post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning in involving Drumlee Myth, ridden by Mr N. McParlan, placed third, The Glimmer Man, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, placed fourth, and Well Buoy, ridden by Mr P.A. King, placed second, where it appeared contact was made between the three horses. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. E. Halley (Chairman),
Ms. C. Corballis,
Mr. R. McCauley,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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