The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

S. McParlan, trainer of Le Malin (FR) (off feed) - €200

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

S. O'Callaghan replaced Cian Cullinan on Boskill Borden, trained by P.G. Fahey (Race 1) (stood down)
S.F. O'Keeffe rode Castlebawn North (reserve), trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 1)
Thomas Reilly rode Tick Along (reserve), trained by T.G. McCourt (Race 3)

123B Tote Always SP Or Better H'cap H'dle

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

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S. O'Callaghan, rider of Willyouwalkwithme, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. S. O'Callaghan stated that in his opinion he had not breached the whip guidelines for frequency and requested the Raceday Stewards to take into consideration that one arm movement did not constitute any attempt to make contact with his mount. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards gave S. O'Callaghan the benefit of the doubt on this occasion and took no further action as he was deemed to have ridden within the whip guidelines for frequency.

123C Earlybird Opportunity H'cap H'dle

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, K.E. Buckley, rider of Echo Gate, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount became tight for room when jumping off at the start and the animal was not quick enough to hold his position. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the incident at the start and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

123D Remembering Caughoo Beginners S'chase

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Themanintheboots, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

K.E. Buckley, rider of Indian Admiral (GB), trained by Patrick Griffin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action coming down the hill and pulled up but seemed fine after he dismounted.

123E Down Royal Breeders M'dn Hunters S'chase

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident about four furlongs from the finish involving Jet Fighter, ridden by Mr S. Cavanagh, Big Girl Betty, ridden by Mr J.C. Barry, Carrig Wells, ridden by Mr D.M. Fitzgerald and Mandilou, ridden by Mr Pat Taaffe where it appeared that Mandilou unseated her rider. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence Mr Pat Taaffe stated that he was one length ahead of Jet Fighter on his inner when Carrig Wells came through a gap when inside Jet Fighter and this pushed his own mount onto the heels of Big Girl Betty which he clipped causing him to be unseated. Mr S. Cavanagh stated that his mount was rallying having come off the bridle when Carrig Wells went through on his inner but her rider, Mr D.M. Fitzgerald lost an iron at this point and pushed his own mount out onto Mandilou who in turn clipped a heel and unseated rider. Mr J.C. Barry stated that he was just ahead of the incident and was not aware that his mounts heel was clipped. Mr D.M. Fitzgerald stated that his mount was racing on the inner when she stumbled causing him to lose an iron and she veered left towards Jet Fighter. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Carrig Wells had slightly altered course outwards towards Jet Fighter when her rider lost an iron and consequently they took no further action.

Mr Pat Taaffe, rider of Mandilou, trained by John G. Carr, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries at the first instance that his mount was pushed out and clipped the heel of Big Girl Betty causing him to become unseated.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr P.L. Malone that Mr D.M. Fitzgerald, rider of Carrig Wells, had weighed in at 1.4lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who admitted that he weighed in at 1.4lbs overweight and added that he felt weak and had driven a long journey necessitating him to rehydrate after weighing out. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr D.M. Fitzgerald was in breach of Rule 231 (iii) by weighing in at more than 1lb overweight. Having taken his clean previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

123F Down Royal Breeders Hunters S'chase

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

Mr D.G. Lavery, rider of Dento Des Obeaux (FR), trained by Patrick Eugene Turley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left and was pulled up.

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