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

S. Foley rode Tofino (reserve) trained by Gavin Cromwell (Race 1)

250A Irish EBF Median Sires Series (F) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Medici Venus (USA), ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed fourth, Celtic Motif, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed second, and Twolatebabydoll (FR), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence W.M. Lordan stated that things got a bit tight for room inside the closing stages. D. McMonagle stated that his mount leaned a little left under a righthand drive but felt he corrected her quickly. J.M. Sheridan stated that he firstly got a bump from Medici Venus and then further pressure from his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Celtic Motif had caused interference to both Medici Venus and Twolatebabydoll and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position in relation to Twolatebabydoll and as a consequence, they reversed the placings of the second and third placed horses and amended the result to read as follows:
Amended Result:
First: Garden Of Eden
Second: Twolatebabydoll
Third: Celtic Motif
Fourth: Medici Venus
Fifth: Shelbiana
Sixth: Pleasant Dawn

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that no riding offence had occurred and therefore took no further action.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Medici Venus (USA), trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bit tight for room.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Twolatebabydoll (FR), trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered interference in the closing stages.

250C Irish EBF Auction Series M'dn

A.J. Slattery, rider of Men Of Honour, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and jumped left.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Bluebelardo, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left inside the final two furlongs.

250D Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final two furlongs involving Apricot Ice, ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, Firebird (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed second, and Wide With Delight, ridden by B.M. Coen, unplaced where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence B.M. Coen stated that he received contact from his outside forcing him to check. G.F. Carroll stated that his filly rolled right and left but felt it was marginal. W.J. Lee stated that the movement of Apricot Ice forced him left causing him to make contact with Wide With Delight inside him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by Apricot Ice momentarily hanging left after Firebird had committed to filling the gap resulting in Wide With Delight running short of room and did not apportion blame to any rider and therefore took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nighteyes, trained by David O'Meara (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

250E Persian Force At Tally-Ho H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final two furlongs involving Lismacbryan Hill, ridden by R.C. Colgan, unplaced, and Only A Star, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, unplaced, where it appeared C.D. Maxwell had to sit momentarily as Lismacbryan Hill hung left towards the rail . Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Lismacbryan Hill, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Livingston Range, trained by R.Donohoe, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

250F1 Hartes Group Apprentice H'cap

The Raceday Stewards interviewed H.J. Horgan, rider of Red Trail, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found H.J. Horgan was in breach of R.10.3(i) (time to respond) and considering his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

250F2 Hartes Group Apprentice H'cap

H.J. Horgan, rider of Proleek Prince, trained by M.M. Rice, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right in the final furlong.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Neve Bennett, rider of Complete Fiction, concerning her use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Neve Bennett accepted she was in breach of the regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found Neve Bennett was in breach of R.10.3(g) (frequency) and in considering her record in this regard (second offence) they suspended her for four racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S. McAteer, rider of Bang Po, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, in the presence of L.T. McAteer, trainer and master of the rider. S. McAteer stated was having his third ride, was racing alone on the far rail and thought he was in contention when this was not the case. He further apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the riders explanation on this occasion having considered his inexperience and took no further action other than to remind S. McAteer to ride with more awareness in the future.

250G TRM Speedxcell Multi Vitamin H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined See Me Through, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. Foley, rider of See Me Through, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Traynor, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Fiver Friday, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Paul Traynor, trainer stated that Fiver Friday got very worked up at Down Royal and misbehaved before the race. He further added that his charge appeared to settle well on this occasion and this may have contributed to the improved performance today. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Pierce G. Molony,
Mr. Rupert Macauley,
Mr. John Weld,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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