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

D. Meyler replaced C.D. Maxwell on The Dasher Conway, trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan (Race 2)(Did not present at scales).

140A Curraghmore Beginners S'chase

C. Brassil, rider of Lillys Girl, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount gurgled coming down the hill on the second circuit.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lillys Girl, at the request of trainer, Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, and reported the animal to be post race normal.

140B Tramore Tourism H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the late arrival of C. D. Maxwell forcing a substitution of rider on The Dasher Conway. Evidence was heard from the rider who explained that he left home in good time but met with extreme traffic which delayed his arrival. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted his explanation.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Karen's Gift, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Karen's Gift, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

140D Butlerstown H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Doyenna, trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

K.E Buckley, rider of Doyenna, trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the fourth hurdle and didn't travel afterwards before being pulled up.

140E Kilmeaden (Mares) M'dn H'dle

J.J. Doyle, rider of Ned's Legacy, trained by P.M.J.Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A. McCurtin, rider of Lucky Viv, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. A. McCurtin accepted he was in breach and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found A. McCurtin in breach of R.10.3(g) (frequency) and on considering his record in this regard they suspended him for six racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Lucky Viv trained by Michael Barry had lost a right hind shoe during this race.

140F Dunmore East H'cap H'dle

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle No.4 to be omitted for this race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding the omission of Hurdle number 3 in this race. Evidence was heard from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Course, Mr. Paddy Graffin, the Head Groundsman, Mr. Chris Shanahan and Racecourse Manager, Mr. Owen Byrne. Mr. Paddy Graffin stated that he had requested from the Raceday Stewards to omit Hurdle number 4 due to the low lying sun and that the hurdle attendants at Hurdle number 3 had seen the omitted hurdle being removed and took this as a sign that it was the end of the hurdle races. He further added that while it was his responsibility to ensure the correct number of hurdes were being jumped, from his usual position on the track he did not see it being removed. He added that provisions were going to be made going forward to prevent this from occurring again. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the error was an isolated incident and that all precautions will be put in place to ensure that there is no reoccurrence. Furthermore they were satisfied that no horse was inconvenienced by the omission of Hurdle number 3 and took no further action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. D. Hickey (Chairman),
Mr. G. Coughlan,
Mr. N. McGrath,
Ms. F. Morris,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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