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

Thomas Gibney, trainer of Alko Rouge (FR) (Injured)(Late withdrawal) - €200

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

Aidan Coleman replaced M.P. Walsh on Epatante (FR), trained by Nicky Henderson (in GB) (Race 4)(Clerical error)

093A Paddy Power Hunters Schase (B'court Cup)

Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Covert Field trained by John G. Carr, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked right crossing the road past the stands and unseated him.

093B EMS Copiers Novice H'cap S'chase

P.D. Kennedy, rider of Rebel Gold trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a noise in running.

093C Hanlon EBF Glencarraig Lady (M) Hcp S'ch

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Agusta Gold, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

R.M. Power, rider of Magic Of Light trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and nearly refused the second fence.

Ciaran Murphy, trainer of Bridge Native, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge was found to be in season post race.

093F Irish Daily Star Champion Hunters Schase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Caid Du Berlais (FR), trained by S. Loxton (in GB), at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

093G SalesSense International Novice H'dle

Owing to the low lying elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdles # 2 & 3 to be omitted from this race

093H Avison Young INH Flat Race

The Stewards enquired into an incident about three furlongs from the finish involving Sight Nor Seen, ridden by Mr M.J. Sweeney, Aintree Gin, ridden by Mr H.C. Swan and Monishter Are Mwee, ridden by Mr J.P. Kirwan, where it appeared that Aintree Gin was tightened and displaced some of the uprights when colliding with the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr H.C. Swan stated that there was no room for the horse on his outside when he received interference, got tightened and almost went through the rail. Mr M.J. Sweeney stated that he had not much room when receiving interference. Mr J.P. Kirwan stated that he thought that he had enough room to make his challenge between horses but ran out of room when his mount did not have the speed to progress. He added that his mount was hanging at that time. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was caused by Mr J.P. Kirwan riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr J.P. Kirwan for 4 racedays.

The Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. Sweeney, rider of Sight Nor Seen, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Mr M.J. Sweeney stated that his mount was staying on and needed a longer trip. He felt that he was hitting his mount intermittently. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr M.J. Sweeney was in breach of R10(3)(b) by the unnecessary use of his whip when his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr M.J. Sweeney for 3 racedays.

Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Aintree Gin trained by R. K. Watson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very tight for room about three furlongs from the finish and nearly went through the running rail .

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr C.P. Magnier (Chairman),

Mrs J.O. Onions,

Mr C.J. O'Reilly,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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