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

P.E. Corbett rode War Down Under (reserve), trained by S.R.B. Crawford (Race 5)
Mr. S. Perry rode Butterflyvespiere (FR) (reserve), trained by Peter Fahey (Race 7)

084A(i) New Spring Two Day N.H. Meeting Mdn Hdl (Division One)

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Not So Bad Lad, trained by Andrew Lynch, for failing to present the animal on time, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Hymie Weiss, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second, Mylestown Upper (FR), ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed first, Stilyker, ridden by Shane Fenelon, placed third and Wrong Way Harry, ridden by D.J. McInerney, placed sixth, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.W. Flanagan stated that he was hampered and felt he would have won without the interference. Mr. J.J. Codd stated that his mount was hanging but admitted that he had mistimed his manoeuvre to the rail and apologised for his actions. Shane Fenelon stated that he had suffered minor interference and it had not cost him anything. D.J. McInerney stated that he was badly hampered but his race was run and he was unable to hold his position. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mylestown Upper had caused interference to Hymie Weiss, Stilyker and Wrong Way Harry and in doing so had improved its finishing position in relation to the second horse. The Stewards therefore reversed the placings of the first and second horses. Furthermore, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J.J. Codd was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered Mr. J.J. Codd's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Mr. J.J. Codd for two racedays,
Amended result now reads:
1st: Hymie Weiss
2nd: Mylestown Upper
3rd: Stilyker
4th: Massons Castle
5th: Hgranca De Thaix
6th: Wrong Way Ha.

084A(ii) New Spring Two Day N.H. Meeting Mdn Hdl (Division Two)

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Not Available trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount hung right on the home bend.

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Buck's Billionaire (FR), ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second and Not Available, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed first, where it appeared that Buck's Billionaire had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. P.W. Mullins stated that he had to briefly check but it had not cost him anything. Rachael Blackmore stated that her mount hung in when it passed the other horse but she pulled her stick through and corrected her mount as quickly as possible. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused was accidental in nature and they took no further action.

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The Stewards interviewed Shane Fenelon, rider of Hewick, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Shane Fenelon was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered Shane Fenelon's record in this regard the Stewards suspended Shane Fenelon for two racedays.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bold Assassin, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Caesar Rock trained by M.F. Morris, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right after the second last.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. A. Ryan (Chairman),
Mr. P. Allen,
Mr. D. Pugh,
Mr. P.D. Matthews.

Prior to the meeting, the Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Tracey O'Meara, to amend the distance of races five and six to 3 miles and 97 yards due to necessary movement of a running rail.

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