The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference approaching the last fence involving Amirite, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed third, Ramillies ridden by P. Townend, placed first, and Thedevilscoachman, ridden by B.J. Cooper, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence B. J. Cooper, stated that he felt pressure from both sides approaching the last fence. Rachael Blackmore, stated that her mount slipped on approaching the last fence causing interference which she had reported at scales as required under the provisions of Rule 213. P. Townend, stated that he felt he was keeping a straight line at the time of contact approaching the last fence. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and did not apportion blame to any rider in relation to this incident.

Furthermore the Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference shortly after the second last fence involving Ramillies, ridden by P. Townend, placed first, and Thedevilscoachman, ridden by B.J. Cooper, placed second, where it appeared that Ramillies moved right into the path of Thedevilscoachman causing interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence B. J. Cooper, stated that he felt there was a gap he was entitled to go through having jumped the second last fence and as he filled the gap he received pressure from his inside causing him significant interference and cost him momentum which caused him to check back. P. Townend, stated that he moved back to his right having jumped left at the second last fence to regain his racing line and felt he made every effort to straighten his mount when he felt contact with the horse on his outer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence and in particular the margin of a neck between both horses at the finish, the Raceday Stewards formed the view that Ramillies had caused interference to Thedevilscoachman and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. The Raceday Stewards therefore reversed the placings of the first two horses and amended the result to read as follows:
Amended Result: First:Thedevilscoachman
Second: Ramilles
Third: Amirite
Fourth: Chemical energy.
Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that P. Townend was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and issued him with a caution on this occasion. In arriving at their decision concerning a penalty for this breach of Rule 214, the Raceday Stewards considered the excellent record of P. Townend in this regard over a prolonged period of time which formed the basis for the decision taken.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Low Lie The Fields, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake.

P. Townend, rider of Sinbad Le Marin (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly during this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kansas City Star, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.N. Russell, rider of Kansas City Star, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of House Of Glory, trained by Edward Cawley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning for home involving Kansas City Star, ridden by D.N. Russell, pulled up, and Sam Magee, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed fifth, where it appeared there was slight contact made on the home bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

Ms. M. Cosgrave (Chairperson),

Mr. P. Caffery,

Mr. R. J. McSharry,

Mr. N. McGrath,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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