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

T. Joseph Kelly replaced G.B. Noonan on Royal Rhythm, trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 3)(Rider administration error)

046A2 Navan Members M'dn H'dle

P.T. Enright, rider of Gandy Man trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having gone lame in running.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gandy Man, trained by M.F.Morris, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Must Be Obeyed, ridden by J.B. Kane, and trained by Thomas Gibney. Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned. Thomas Gibney, stated that this filly had been most difficult at the start on her only run at Punchestown and the primary concern today was to get her to start. He added that assuming everything went well at the start that she was to be ridden handy and wide to give her plenty of light. He further added that she had been in training a long while and was fit. He expressed that he thought that she might not handle today's ground. In his opinion he was most satisfied with her temperament but felt that the rider could have made an effort from the second last hurdle and possibly left his challenge too late. J.B. Kane, confirmed the riding instructions and gave his evidence while reviewing the video recording of the race. He explained that his mount travelled very well throughout the race, jumped superbly and was always in his hands. He added that she travelled well into the straight but hit a flat spot after the second last hurdle before jumping the last well and running on up the hill for a strong hands and heels ride. He expressed annoyance with himself when reviewing the latter stages of the race. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Must Be Obeyed was post race normal but was noted to have a slight clinical abnormality of unknown significance. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the trainers explanation. They were, however, of the opinion that J.B. Kane was in breach of Rule 212(A)(ii) by riding his horse in such a way that the horse cannot be seen to have been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the horse timely real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place. The Stewards suspended J.B. Kane for 10 racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. .

046B Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

E. Walsh, rider of Morga trained by Desmond McDonogh, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped deliberately early on, did not handle the ground and was pulled up.

046C Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice H'dle

The Stewards fined Mrs Denise Foster, trainer, €65 for failing to fit cheek pieces to Ragnar Lodbrok, prior to entering the parade ring.

M.F.Morris, trainer of Indiana Jones (FR), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped clean post race

R.M. Power, rider of Indiana Jones (FR) trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly and was pulled up.

046D Webster Cup S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Daly Tiger (FR), trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have mud on both nostrils post race.

The Stewards requested a report from T.M. Walsh, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Any Second Now, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Gowran Park on 28th January 2021. T.M. Walsh reported that his charge never travelled at Gowran Park whereas today he travelled very well in a small field of runners. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

046E Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nov. H'cap S'ch

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spades Are Trumps, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

046F Proudstown H'cap S'chase

The Stewards requested a report from E. McNamara, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Donkey Years, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Naas on 31st January when 12th of 14 runners beaten 86 lengths by the winner Stormy Judge, this being his first run in a handicap. The trainer reported that his charge jumped very poorly at Naas and never got into the race before eventually becoming detached. He advised that his charge had been schooled intensely recently and jumped adequately today but kept in touch with the other runners at all times. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

046G Racing March 22nd (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Grady Hollow, trained by Henry de Bromhead, 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. Robert Dore (Chairman),

Dr. Paddy Molony,

Mr. C.P. Magnier,

Mr. H. Hynes.

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