The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of River Tiber (Ground) - €200

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D. McMonagle, rider of Deakin (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right up the straight.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Mingle, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Bright Legend, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount dived to the left when he applied his whip with his right hand.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident soon after the start involving Carrytheone (GB), ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fourth, and Goldana, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed first where it appeared that Carrytheone (GB) stumbled in running. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, B.M. Coen stated that he thought that his mount would settle but he got keen and ran onto the heels of Goldana and stumbled at this point. D. McMonagle stated that his mount was keen but clear of everybody when Carrytheone (GB) ran onto her heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

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C.D. Hayes, rider of Magical Vision, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered on leaving the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on leaving the starting stalls involving Gustavus Weston, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fifth, Laugh A Minute (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed third, Master Matt (GB), ridden by G.P. Brouder, unplaced, Magical Vision, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, and Tawaazon, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed sixth, where it appeared that Master Matt (GB) caused interference when jumping sharply to the right out of the starting stalls. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.D. Hayes stated that his mount got pressure from her left following severe contact in the first stride. B.M. Coen stated that his mount got slight interference but it had no effect on its final placing. R.P. Whelan stated that his mount got a slight bump of no significance. J.A. Powell stated that he was at the end of the knock on effect but this did not effect his final placing. G.P. Brouder stated that his mount is blind in his left eye and immediately before the gates opened, the red hood was removed and he jumped to the right immediately which caused the interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference near the finish involving Desert Haven (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, First Gentleman, ridden by S. Foley, placed third, Run Ran Run, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, and Roaming Star, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fourth, where it appeared that Run Ran Run initially went to the right and into the racing line of First Gentleman before moving back to the left and possibly making contact with Desert Haven (GB). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.T. Keane stated that his mount received contact from Run Ran Run close to the winning post which he felt had cost him a better placing. S. Foley stated that Run Ran Run had run around and momentarily into his racing line causing him to take a precautionary check. J.A. Heffernan stated that he received marginal interference which had no effect on his final placing. A.J. Slattery stated that his mount had ran around when coming off the bridle and he did his best to straighten him by changing his whip three times. He added that in his opinion, his mount made contact with Desert Haven (GB) as the two horses crossed the finish line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action. Mr James Hunt, Raceday Steward, recused himself from this enquiry.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Adrian O'Shea, rider of Surviving Murmansk, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Adrian O'Shea admitted that he had breached the whip guidelines for frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Adrian O'Shea for four racedays.

S. Foley, rider of First Gentleman, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a little check about twenty yards from the finish.

W.J. Lee, rider of Mimosa Park, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and as a consequence jumped out slowly and later on got no luck in running.

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M.A. Gallagher, rider of Samrogue, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared up as the starting stalls opened.

J. Cleary, rider of Ballysax Lil' Mick, trained by Thomas Dowling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount fly leaped from the starting stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Improving, trained by Augustine Leahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared up in the starting stalls.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Senado Square (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls, banged its head and ran quiet during the race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Senado Square (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of having knocked his head when examined post race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Ms. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. James Hunt,

Mr. Joseph McGrath,

Mr. H. Hynes.

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