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

Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Magic Daze (Declared in error) - €200
Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Magic Daze (Declared in error) - €200

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

S.D. Torrens replaced K.C. Sexton on Zoffany Bay, trained by Peter Fahey (Race 3)(Stood down)
Rachael Blackmore replaced S.W. Flanagan on Kapard (GB), trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 5)(Intended mount was a non runner)
B. Hayes replaced K.C. Sexton on Gevrey (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(Stood down)

079A Farmhouse Foods Novice H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer €65 for failing fit the declared tongue strap to Gentleman Joe (GB), prior to entering the parade ring.

P.T. Enright, rider of Action Motion, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Razdan, trained by Christopher David Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and was pulled up.

Christopher David Timmons, trainer of Razdan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge pulled a front shoe and sustained an overreach.

079C Fairyhouse Steel H'cap H'dle

A.P. Kelly, rider of Cadatharla, trained by C.A.Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly during this race.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr J.R. Banahan, that P.J. Carberry, rider of Unanswered (GB) had disobeyed his instructions causing him to halt the start. Evidence was heard from the starter and rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr J.R. Banahan explained that the runners were walking in in a controlled manner when Unanswered (GB) broke forwards. P.J. Carberry, rider, stated that as the runners were moving forward, his mount got lit up and got a run on him despite his best efforts to restrain the horse by sitting against him. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards gave P.J. Carberry the benefit of the doubt and took no further action.

079D Rathbarry & Glenview Studs H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fil Dor (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

079F BoyleSports Irish Grand National S'chase

The Raceday Stewards considered a request from Thomas Gibney, trainer, to allow his charge Must Be Obeyed to proceed directly to the start without participating in the pre-race parade as the filly is very fractious and could pose a risk to the safety of other runners and their grooms. The Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Must Be Obeyed was known to the Racing Officials as being a fractious animal and in the circumstances allowed Thomas Gibney's request in the interests of health and safety to all involved.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Amirite, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Tenzing, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having sustained an injury.

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Amirite, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount never travelled during this race before being pulled up.

C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Milan Native, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race before being pulled up.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Must Be Obeyed, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having been hampered by a faller.

079G Thebeautybasket.ie H'cap S'chase

R. Deegan, rider of The Dabbler, trained by Liam P Cusack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the second fence and never travelled thereafter.

079H Leinster & Brazil (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.J. Codd, rider of Firefox, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr J.J. Codd accepted that he had breached the whip guidelines and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Mr J.J. Codd was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency and R10(3)(i) by using his whip without allowing his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr J.J. Codd for four racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. M.C. Hickey (Chairman),

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,

Mr. Sean Barry,

Mr. John Martin-Smith,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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