Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to this race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about the four furlong mark from the finish,involving Miss Black Jack (GB), ridden by N.M. Crosse, placed fourth, Marvellous Lady, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed sixth, and High Morale (GB), ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, where it appeared that Miss Black Jack collided with the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, N.M. Crosse stated that his mount felt intimidated by the horses around her and went to jump the running rail. He also added that her actions were independent with no blame to any other rider. D. McMonagle stated he was outside Miss Black Jack at the time of the incident but felt he did not contribute to the incident. Adam Caffrey stated that he was shuffled back as a result of the incident but felt it was accidental in nature. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was solely caused by the actions of Miss Black Jack and could not apportion blame on any single rider and therefore took no further action. Mr J. McGrath, Raceday Steward, did not attend this enquiry.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Miss Black Jack (GB), trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount felt intimidated and went to jump the rail.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Duplantis, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

G.P. Halpin, rider of Inawe, trained by W. Ross, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a fright when Miss Black Jack hit the rails.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Marvellous Lady, trained by E. D. Delany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was shuffled back when Miss Black Jack hit the rails.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Butterfly Bush, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

J.A. Powell, rider of Kandoo, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got carried wide as a result of Miss Black Jack hitting the running rail.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined High Morale (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

J.A. Powell, rider of Freedom Falls, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped leaving the starting stalls.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Blanc De Noir, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left in the straight.

M. Mjoka, rider of Californiagoldrush, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free and green in this race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed M. Mjoka, rider of Californiagoldrush, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M. Mjoka stated that he is still familiarising himself with the whip rules but also accepted he had breached the whip rule in relation to time to respond and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were were of the opinion M.Mjoka was in breach of R10.3(i) by failing to give his mount at least three strides to respond. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned M.Mjoka on this occasion.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from T.G.McCourt, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Charming Lady, placed first, as compared with its recent run when finishing last runners of six at Bellewstown on the 6th of April. T. G. McCourt stated that his charge had been disappointing recently and has switched his charge to a low protein feed which he felt has helped improve the horse. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Monaasib (GB), trained by Kevin Prendergast, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the last furlong.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Don Archilito (GB), trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

D. McMonagle, rider of Rapparee Champ, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled under pressure in the home straight.

J.A. Powell, rider of Tastyee, trained by David Kenneth Budds, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount fly leaped from the starting stalls and received a bump from behind in the straight

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Barrys Rock, ridden by J. Cleary, placed fourth, and Tastyee, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed third, where it appeared both horses made contact. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence J.Cleary stated that his mount drifted in and made contact with Tastyee on the hind quarters but felt he straightened his mount immediately when making contact. J. Powell stated that he was maintaining his line when he received a slight bump from behind. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the judges placings and took no further action. Mr. P. Reynolds, Raceday Steward, did not attend this enquiry.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Gossiper, trained by Emmet Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.

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

Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. P. Reynolds,

Mr. J. McGrath,

Mr. G.V. Magee,

Mr. M.F. O' Donoghue.

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