The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Whisperinthebreeze (GB) (Late withdrawal - Stone Bruise) - €200
David Harry Kelly, trainer of Sole Trader (Transport Difficulties) - €200

254A Kerry Group 3-Y-O H'dle

T. Ryan, rider of Finsceal Blue trained by W.J.Austin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.

254B Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) H'dle

The Stewards received a report from Ms. Joan Taylor, IHRB Veterinary Officer, regarding the condition of a horse which was brought to her attention in the stableyard car park. Evidence was heard from Ms. Taylor, Mr. Frank Clune, IHRB Stableyard Security and from Mr. Robert Murphy, trainer and owner of the horse. Mr. Clune reported that an unattended horse in the car park had been brought to his attention which he reported to the Veterinary Officer. Ms. Taylor reported that this horse had been left unattended in a trailer in the car park for some time and had begun weaving, sweating and become distressed. The Veterinary Officer ordered that the horse be unloaded, washed down and placed in an isolation stable. Mr. Murphy stated that this horse was a companion horse for his only runner today. He brought his runner into the stable yard and left the companion horse in the charge of his assistant who was helping him today. Unfortunately his assistant left the horse unattended to go to get something to eat and the horse became upset while he was away. Having considered the evidence, including footage of the horse in the trailer, the Stewards found Mr. Murphy in breach of Rule 272(i) and Rule 148(i) and having taken his good record into account, imposed a fine of €500 on the trainer.

254C2 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (M) H'cap H'dle

B. Hayes, rider of Yeat's Encore trained by Mrs. Y. Dunleavy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Saol Iontach, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

254E Cheestrings Rated Novice S'chase

R.M. Power, rider of Got Trumped (GB) trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled, found the going too quick and was pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Got Trumped (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

254G Kerry Group (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

The Stewards interviewed Mr P.J. O'Neill, rider of Double Jubilee, concerning his 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 found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and (i)(time to respond) and having taken his record into account suspended him for 1 race day.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Patrick J. Barry (Chairman)
Ms. Jill Farrell
Mr. Michael J. Doyle
Mr. L Walsh

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