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

R. Whearty rode Admiral Halsey (reserve) trained by Noel Meade (Race 2)
W. Joyce rode L'immortale (reserve) trained by Thomas Dowling (Race 8)
S. Foley replaced C.T. Keane on Warrior Brave (GB), trained by Ross O'Sullivan (Race 3)(Stewards' Permission)

259A Camas Park Stud Irish EBF M'dn

G.M. Ryan, rider of Wolf Rayet, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bad bump turning in. The Raceday Stewards considered the report and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

259B Irish EBF Auction Series M'dn

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Dignam, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right for the last furlong and a half.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, W.J. Lee, rider of Temperance, trained by Miss Kate McGivern, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away, raced wide and ran on.

259C Rockwell College Race

S. Foley, rider of Warrior Brave (GB), trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a little tight in the last 50 yards. Having considered the report and reviewed the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.P. McDonogh, rider, in relation to him crossing the parade ring prior to this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was very keen and he told the man leading the horse to cut across the parade ring as he was last to go down. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to remind the rider of his responsibilities under Regulation 16.

259D Coolmore No Nay Never Fairy Bridge Stks

S. Foley, rider of Raknah, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the track.

W.J. Lee, rider of Super Sox (GB), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost her footing half way around the bend.

Following the running of Race 4 the Raceday Stewards received a delegation of riders regarding the track alignment today. Evidence was heard from D.P. McDonogh, S. Foley, C.T. Keane, W.J. Lee, N.G. McCullagh and IHRB Clerk of the Course, P. Moloney. D.P. McDonogh stated that the track alignment today was not good, the whole track was on a bad line, it wasn't possible to ride the rail and the track was not riding well. S. Foley stated that the track layout was not good. C.T. Keane expressed his unhappiness with the track layout. W.J. Lee stated that the track alignment meant they were pushed out and couldn't ride the rail and his horse lost his footing at one stage. N.G. McCullagh stated that the track alignment was unsatisfactory but he didn't feel it was dangerous. All the riders accepted that the track was not dangerous but that in general it was not riding well. P. Moloney stated that two bends were moved following the inspection but agreed with the riders it was the widest racing line he could use. He confirmed that he was only filling in for the Clerk of the Course and had consulted with the racecourse team regarding the racing line which had been previously used. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards agreed to monitor the situation on a race-by-race basis.

259E Irish Stallion Farms EBF Abergwaun Stks

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Sturlasson, trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

259G Great National Ballykisteen H'cap

R. Donaghue-Leahy, rider of Tudor Manor, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got tight for room at the first bend.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the first bend involving Tudor Manor, ridden by R. Donaghue-Leahy, Bigz Belief, ridden by C.D. Hayes, and Tasmanian Girl, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, where it appeared horses got tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of No Trouble, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left throughout.

M.W Hassett, rider of Hopkins, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount blew up coming into the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. John Moloney (Chairman)
Ms. Kate Horgan
Mr. R.E. Rohan
Mr. L. Walsh

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