J.G. Gilligan, rider of Ask Cillian, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was outpaced throughout.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P.K. Donovan, rider of Bowgate Street, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of R10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P.K. Donovan was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record they suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Will Wilde (FR), ridden by Mr D. Doyle, placed second, and Newtown Rambler, ridden by Mr J.H. Williamson, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. D. Doyle stated that the winner crossed him, taking him off his line and causing him to lose his momentum. He added that he felt it had cost him a length. Mr. J. H. Williamson stated that his mount had hung left throughout and he had done all he could. He added that his mount went again when the second got to his boot. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Newtown Rambler had caused interference to Will Wilde he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the third flight involving Artic Lane, ridden by Mr C.W. Reddy, who was unseated, and Boston Rover, ridden by Mr J.M. Halford, placed sixth, where it appeared Arctic Lane jumped into Boston River. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by Boston River jumping left as Artic Lane was landing and there was no riding offence and no further action was warranted.

Mr D. Doyle, rider of Will Wilde (FR), trained by Liz Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left for the last hundred and fifty yards.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bossofthebus, trained by Terence O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.P. Shinnick, rider, in relation to him crossing the parade ring when mounted prior to this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had requested the person leading up the horse to cross the ring as he was unaware of the regulation and he apologised for his actions. Evidence was also heard from Michael Browne, Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. P. Shinnick was in breach of Regulation 16 and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards fined him one hundred euro on this occasion.

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Tell Me Again, trained by Paul John Gilligan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Story So Far, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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

Dr. C. O'Flaherty (Chairman),

Mr. P. Allen,

Mr. D. Gavin,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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