The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

J.A.Stack, trainer of Parting Glass (Off Feed) - €200
Jack W. Davison, trainer of Let's Avit (Late withdrawal - Stone Bruise) - €200

174C Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes H'cap

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Hallowed Time, trained by Eoghan Joseph O'Neill, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

L.F. Roche, rider of Greek Flower, trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was difficult in the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed K.J. Leonard, rider of Navalny, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the regulation with regard to use of the whip when out of contention. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(b) by using his whip unnecessarily when his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having taken his record into account the Stewards suspended K.J. Leonard for two race days.

174D Yulong Pretty Polly Stakes

W.J. Lee, rider of Rosscarbery (GER), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly interfered with in the closing stages.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Stay Alert (GB), trained by Hughie Morrison (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the final furlong involving Above The Curve (USA), ridden by R.L. Moore, placed third, Rosscarbery (GER), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fourth, Stay Alert (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed second, and Via Sistina, ridden by J.P. Spencer, placed first, where it appeared Via Sistina shifted onto Rosscarbery who in turn shifted onto Stay Alert (GB). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.L. Moore stated that his filly was weakening when she received contact on her quarters and was turned sideways. W.J. Lee stated that he sat in third following Above The Curve (USA), his filly was keeping going when Via Sistina came down the outside and he checked badly. R.P. Whelan stated he was riding his filly cold when he got a bump from his outside and tried to regain his momentum. J.P. Spencer stated that his filly starts to lean right in the straight but he corrected her and his filly leaned on Rosscarbery but felt there was interference coming from the inside also. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Via Sistina had caused interference to Rosscarbery she did not improve her finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that J.P. Spencer, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for six race days. Mr. P.N. Reynolds recused himself from this enquiry.

Ger Flynn, Authorised Representative for J. S. Bolger, trainer of Comhra, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his charge's below par performance was due to an allergy contracted at Ascot.

174E Paddy Power International Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Layfayette, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

174F Kildare Village Ladies Derby H'cap

Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Believe In Science, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

174G Ornella Ltd Irish EBF Median Auction Mdn

S. Foley, rider of Beyond The Steps, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's wind and action went at half way.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Pittsford, trained by M. Halford & T. Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went right under pressure.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Hot Moon (GB), ridden by D.N. Curran, Pittsford, ridden by R.P. Whelan, and Neowise (USA), ridden by N.M. Crosse, where it appeared Neowise (USA) got tight for room on the inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D.N. Curran, rider of Hot Moon (GB), trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount went right when Pittsford stopped in front of him.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Joseph G. Murphy, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Pink Sorrel, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that he was disappointed with his charge's run the last day but after checking her out nothing came to light. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Expelliarmus, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

174H DMG Media Irish EBF H'cap

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Kingswear (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Dartan (GB), trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the last furlong and a half.

D. McMonagle, rider of Marvelosa, trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't get a clear run in the straight, having reviewed the incident the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L.F. Roche, rider of Coventry, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he lost count of the number of times he used the whip and accepted he was in breach of the regulation with regard to frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g) in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and having taken his record into account cautioned him on this occasion.

W.J. Lee, rider of Ted Hastings, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman)
Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke
Mr. Peter N. Reynolds
Mr. Charles Cunningham
Mr. L. Walsh

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