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

L.F. Roche rode South East Star (reserve) , trained by Eoin Doyle (Race 1)
R.P. Whelan rode Dark Matter (reserve) , trained by A.J.Martin (Race 5)
A.J. Slattery rode Phantasus (reserve) , trained by H.Rogers (Race 7)
C.T. Keane replaced G.F. Carroll on Zola Sakura, trained by G.M.Lyons (Race 5)(Stewards permission)

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Sarah Verling, rider of La Bella Viva trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was slowly away and hung right.

At the request of the Stewards, , L.F. Roche, rider of South East Star, trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was keen the last day and consequently was settled today but got tired thereafter.

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L.F. Roche, rider of Gun Dog trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wood Ranger, trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled a right hind shoe but otherwise was post race normal.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Linda Barrett trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was uneasy in the stalls and jumped slowly as a result.

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At the request of the Stewards, C.D. Maxwell, rider of Must B Art, trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was sluggish away from the stalls, took a while to warm up and stayed on .

At the request of the Stewards, M.A. Enright, rider of Risky Pursuit, trained by Eoin Joseph McDonagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount struck him in the face on leaving stalls and restricted his vision for the first two furlongs, later on met traffic problems in the straight which hindered his challenge.

The Stewards received a request from G.M.Lyons, trainer of Zola Sakura, to substitute the nominated rider G.F. Carroll, with C.T. Keane, due to his intended mount Apres Tol (GB), trained by D.K. Weld being a non runner. Shane Lyons, Authorised Representative for the trainer, stated that as C.T. Keane is the stable jockey and had become available, the owners of Zola Sakura wished to have him ride their charge. He confirmed that the declared rider was fully aware of the situation and supported the request. When questioned why Mr. Keane was originally declared to ride Zola Sakura, he stated that the Mr. Keane rode out for Mr. Weld once a week and had a gentleman's agreement in place with him with the concent of G.M. Lyons, whereby from time to time, he would be released to ride for Mr. Weld if better opportunities were presented. Having considered the matter and the reasons put forward for consideration, the Stewards allowed the request on this occasion using their powers under Regulation 3. Furthermore, the Stewards stressed that today's decision was not to be seen as a precedent for any similar requests should they arise in future.

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The Stewards informed Noel Meade, trainer that Grey Angel (GB), would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Praying Mantis, trained by Andrew Kinirons, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood in its mouth possibly as a result of it biting its tongue and also to have a wound on the inner aspect of its left hind heel.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final 100 yards involving Aprils Joy, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, placed third, Must Be Dreaming, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed second and Odd Venture, ridden by Sorcha Woods, placed first, where it appeared that Odd Venture drifted to the left and may have caused interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Heffernan stated that a few strides before the line Odd Venture tired and drifted into his path but the manoeuvre had no affect on his placing. C.D. Maxwell stated that Must Be Dreaming came across his mount just before the line. Sorcha Woods stated that as her mount tired close to the line it began to drift. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused did not warrant any action and made no alteration to the Judges placings. Sorcha Woods gave her evidence in the presence of Marshall Watson.

L.F. Roche, rider of Praying Mantis trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got struck into from behind.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Phantasus trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was very slowly away.

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The Stewards interviewed G.P. Halpin, rider of Ellaat (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence G.P. Halpin stated that he gave his mount a flick in the backhand on turning in as a corrective measure to stop it hanging. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that G.P. Halpin was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards severely cautioned G.P. Halpin on this occasion.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Malbas (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

G.P. Halpin, rider of Ellaat (GB) trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left turning into the straight.

J.A. Powell, rider of Thekeyisnottopanic trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount started keen and his reins were slippery.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Malbas (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed once but was otherwise post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ellaat (GB), trained by Noel C. Kelly, 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:

Mr. John O'Shaughnessy (Chairman),

Mr. Michael J. Murphy,

Mr. Oliver Kearney,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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