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

C. Stone-Walsh replaced M.W. Hassett on Make The Switch, trained by G.A. Kingston (Race 8) (Stood down)

128A Gowran Park Golf Club Claiming Race

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Notforalongtime (GB), trained by Laura Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly in the straight.

128C Gowran Park Median Auction (Fillies) Mdn

The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Perfect Portrait (GB) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien was noted to have blood at the nostrils post race.

128D GowranPark.ie M'dn

The Raceday Stewards informed A. Oliver, trainer that At Long Last, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards informed Patrick T. Foley, trainer that Dream Footsteps, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards informed G.M. Lyons, trainer that Caulaincourt, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

128E(i) Membership At Gowran Park Golf Club Hcap (Division One)

The Raceday Stewards informed Ms. Sheila Lavery, trainer that Vidala, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards fined T.J. O'Mara, trainer €65 for failing fit the declared visor to Well Suited, prior to entering the parade ring.

S. Foley, rider of Rocky Dreams (GB), trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a bad step one and a half furlongs out.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Run For You, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Gatsby Cap, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount became upset in the starting stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Run For You, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he lost an iron in the closing stages of this race.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ms. Sheila Lavery, trainer, concerning the suitability of her charge Vidala as a ride for a 10lb claiming apprentice jockey having become fractious in the starting stalls and dislodging her rider resulting in him being stood down on medical advice. The trainer reported that this behaviour was completely out of character for her charge which would be considered a lovely ride for any rider. The Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

128E(ii) Membership At Gowran Park Golf Club Hcap (Division Two)

R. Whearty, rider of The Rabbit Catcher, trained by P. Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race.

128F Gowran Park H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident about one furlong from the finish involving Alabama Pearl, ridden by B.M. Coen, Hasten Slowly, ridden by C.T. Keane, and Parana Delta (GB), ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, where it appeared that there was movement of horses when Parana Delta (GB) challenged between them. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

S. Foley, rider of Love Mocha (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never faced the blinkers.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Finsceal Go Deo, trained by J.S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel about one furlong from the finish.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Rumbled Again, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked right when he took the lead about one and a half furlongs from the finish.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Parana Delta (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel about one and a half furlongs from the finish.

J.A. Powell, rider of Louis Le Broc, trained by D.J. Bunyan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel about one and a half furlongs from the finish.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident just over one furlong from the finish involving Finsceal Go Deo, ridden by L.T. McAteer, and Rumbled Again, ridden by J.M. Sheridan where it appeared that Finsceal Go Deo clipped a heel when Rumbled Again took her racing line having taken the lead. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L.T. McAteer stated that his mount clipped the heel of Rumbled Again as he took the lead. J.M. Sheridan stated that he felt that his mount was gone clear of Finsceal Go Deo when it ducked to the rails when the whip was applied. He added that on reviewing the incident that his mount was not clear and prior to this enquiry, he had apologised to L.T. McAteer. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that J.M. Sheridan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended J.M. Sheridan for seven racedays.

128G Racing Again June 5th H'cap

The Raceday Stewards informed Gordon Elliott, trainer that Douglas Dc, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

J.A. Powell, rider of Ballybaun Star, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the starting stalls when the gates opened and refused to race.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Benkei, trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stood in the starting stalls when the gates opened.

J. Coen, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards informed Thomas Gibney, trainer, that a repeat performance from his charge Ballybaun Star, which refused to race when the starting stalls opened may render the animal liable to a suspension.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman),
Mr. Denis Hickey,
Mr. Michael James Murphy,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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