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

B.J. Cooper replaced J.W. Kennedy on Glens Finale, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 1)(Injured).
D.F. O'Regan replaced J.W. Kennedy on Run For Pat, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 2)(Injured)
D.F. O'Regan replaced J.W. Kennedy on Happy Victory (FR), trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 3)(Injured)
R.M. Power replaced J.W. Kennedy on Bigbadandbeautiful, trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 4)(Injured)
J.S. McGarvey replaced M.P. Walsh on Newtown Pery, trained by Mrs John Harrington (Race 4)(Injured)
L.P. Dempsey rode Know The Game (reserve) , trained by J.T.R.Dreaper (Race 5)
C.D. Timmons rode The Deecoy (reserve) , trained by Edward Cawley (Race 5)
J.S. McGarvey replaced M.P. Walsh on Golf Marin (FR), trained by A.J.Martin (Race 6)(Injured)

387A Simonstown Maiden Hurdle

H. Morgan, rider of Play The Knave trained by V. T. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran green.

Mrs Denise Foster, trainer of Glens Finale, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge burst.

387B1 Boyne Valley Maiden Hurdle

At the request of the Stewards, D.F. O'Regan, rider of Run For Pat, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green, missed the last two hurdles and stayed on.

387B2 Boyne Valley Maiden Hurdle

B. Hayes, rider of Bergentown trained by Philip Fenton, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

387C Slane (Mares) Maiden Hurdle

The Stewards interviewed P.E. Corbett, rider of Moonshot, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who acknowledged that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. 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 having taken his record into account cautioned him on this occasion.

387D Skryne Maiden Hurdle

S.D. Torrens, rider of Aragon trained by Mervyn Torrens, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Endless Cash, trained by D.Broad, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at the nostril post race.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Tom McGreevy trained by Miss Elizabeth Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly right.

387E Kells Novice Handicap Hurdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Presenting Dylan, trained by Mrs Denise Foster, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

387F Nobber Handicap Hurdle

The Stewards interviewed L.A. McKenna, rider of Kasakh Noir (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who acknowledged he used his whip with excessive frequency. 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 having taken his record into account suspended him for one race day.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Tech Talk trained by J.T.R.Dreaper, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly down the back straight and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tech Talk, trained by J.T.R.Dreaper, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Dr. F. Kenny (Chairman)
Mr. M. O'Malley
Mr. J. Martin-Smith
Mr. P.D. Matthews

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